Protective Effect of High-Density Lipoprotein-Based Therapy in a Model of Embolic Stroke
Author(s) -
Bertrand Lapergue,
Juan Antonio Moreno,
Bao Quoc Dang,
Michèle Coutard,
Sandrine Delbosc,
Guy Raphaeli,
Nathalie Augè,
Isabelle Klein,
Mikaël Mazighi,
JeanBaptiste Michel,
Pierre Amarenco,
Olivier Meilhac
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
stroke
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397
H-Index - 319
eISSN - 1524-4628
pISSN - 0039-2499
DOI - 10.1161/strokeaha.110.581512
Subject(s) - medicine , neuroprotection , saline , stroke (engine) , ischemia , anesthesia , brain ischemia , blood–brain barrier , endocrinology , central nervous system , mechanical engineering , engineering
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels are inversely associated with stroke incidence, suggesting a protective effect. Using a rat model, we tested the hypothesis that HDL exerts direct vasculo-/neuroprotective effects when administered during the acute phase of embolic stroke.
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