Injectable VEGF Hydrogels Produce Near Complete Neurological and Anatomical Protection following Cerebral Ischemia in Rats
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is a potent proangiogenic peptide and its administration has been considered as a potential neuroprotective strategy following cerebral stroke. Because VEGF has a short half-life and limited access to the brain parenchyma following systemic administration, a...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2010-09-01
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Series: | Cell Transplantation |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3727/096368910X498278 |