Increased angiogenesis and angiogenic gene expression in carotid artery plaques from symptomatic stroke patients

Tureyen K., Vemuganti R., Salamat M., Dempsey R.

NEUROSURGERY, vol.58, no.5, pp.971-976, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 58 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1227/01.neu.0000210246.61817.fe
  • Journal Name: NEUROSURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.971-976
  • Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: No

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Carotid plaque rupture is one of the main causes of stroke by creating cerebral emboli. The biochemical, molecular, and structural factors that promote carotid plaque rupture are not yet understood in detail. We hypothesize that increased microvascular blood flow within a carotid plaque might fissure the plaque, elevate local pressure, and promote plaque rupture. The aim of this study is to determine the role of angiogenesis and angiogenesis-related gene expression in symptomatic carotid plaque.