This subproject is one of many research subprojects utilizing the resources provided by a Center grant funded by NIH/NCRR. The subproject and investigator (PI) may have received primary funding from another NIH source, and thus could be represented in other CRISP entries. The institution listed is for the Center, which is not necessarily the institution for the investigator. Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the developed countries with ischemia accounting for approximately 80% of all strokes. Acute ischemic stroke results in heterogeneous changes in cerebral blood flow and brain metabolism in the affected region. Reduced tissue oxygenation and increased production of free radicals and proteases form a final pathway for cell death. The long term goal of our research is to understand the mechanism of free radical and proteases-mediated tissue injury, and design better pharmacological intervention strategies for stroke treatment.
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