Neuroprotective Effects of Pregabalin on Cerebral Ischemia and Reperfusion

AŞÇI S., DEMİRCİ S., AŞCI H., DOGUC D. K., ONARAN İ.

BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.33, no.2, pp.221-227, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/balkanmedj.2015.15742
  • Journal Name: BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.221-227
  • Keywords: Cerebral ischemia, ischemia-reperfusion, neuroprotective effects, pregabalin, SPINAL-CORD-INJURY, ISCHEMIA/REPERFUSION INJURY, GLUTAMATE RELEASE, BRAIN, RAT, GABAPENTIN, PROTECTS, MODULATION, SEIZURES, MODEL
  • Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Stroke is one of the most common causes of death and the leading cause of disability in adults. Cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury causes cerebral edema, hemorrhage, and neuronal death.