The central role of aquaporins in the pathophysiology of ischemic stroke

The central role of aquaporins in the pathophysiology of ischemic stroke

Stroke is a complex and devastating neurological condition with limited treatment options. Brain edema is a serious complication of ischemic stroke and early edema formation can significantly contribute to infarct formation and thus represents a promising target. Aquaporin (AQP) water channels are c...

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Main Authors: Jasmine eVella, Christian eZammit, Giuseppe eDi Giovanni, Richard eMuscat, Mario eValentino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience
Subjects:
Astrocytes
Calcium Signaling
Edema
Ischemia
Glutamate
aquaporin (AQP)
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fncel.2015.00108/full

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