Sigma Receptor Activation Mitigates Toxicity Evoked by the Convergence of Ischemia, Acidosis and Amyloid-beta

<p> Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a major cause of long-term disability in industrialized countries. The core region of an ischemic stroke dies within minutes due to activation of necrotic pathways. Outside of this core region is the penumbral zone, where...

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Main Author: Behensky, Adam A.
Language:EN
Published: University of South Florida 2015
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Online Access:http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3718072