Spencer, S., Miller, A. and Andrews, Z. (2013) The role of Ghrelin in neuroprotection after ischemic brain injury. Brain Sciences, 3(1), pp. 344-359. (doi: 10.3390/brainsci3010344) (PMID:24961317) (PMCID:PMC4061836)
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Abstract
Ghrelin, a gastrointestinal peptide with a major role in regulating feeding and metabolism, has recently been investigated for its neuroprotective effects. In this review we discuss pre-clinical evidence suggesting ghrelin may be a useful therapeutic in protecting the brain against injury after ischemic stroke. Specifically, we will discuss evidence showing ghrelin administration can improve neuronal cell survival in animal models of focal cerebral ischemia, as well as rescue memory deficits. We will also discuss its proposed mechanisms of action, including anti-apoptotic and anti-inflammatory effects, and suggest ghrelin treatment may be a useful intervention after stroke in the clinic.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Miller, Dr Alyson |
| Authors: | Spencer, S., Miller, A., and Andrews, Z. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health |
| Journal Name: | Brain Sciences |
| Publisher: | MDPI |
| ISSN: | 2076-3425 |
| ISSN (Online): | 2076-3425 |
| Copyright Holders: | copyright © 2013 The Authors |
| First Published: | First published in Brain Sciences 3:344-359 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a creative commons license |
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