Direct thrombin inhibitor argatroban reduces stroke damage in 2 different models.
Direct thrombin inhibitor argatroban reduces stroke damage in 2 different models.
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DOI:
10.1161/strokeaha.113.004488
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发表时间:
2014-03
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影响因子:
8.3
通讯作者:
Rajput P
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作者:
Lyden P;Pereira B;Chen B;Zhao L;Lamb J;Lei IF;Rajput P
We showed previously robust neuroprotection with the thrombin inhibitor argatroban, and now sought additional support for its neuroprotective potential. We used behavioral and histological endpoints; rigorously blinded the study groups; extended the treatment window to 3 hours following ischemia onset; and used 2 separate models. First, 2-h filament MCAo in 64 male Sprague-Dawley rats was followed by learning and memory testing and quantitative histomporphometry. Randomly assigned treatment was 0.45mg argatroban, saline, or 0.4U thrombin. Second, we used the quantal bioassay (n=272) after 2-hour MCAo to detect the longest time delay after which therapy failed. Argatroban powerfully and significantly reversed learning and memory deficits due to focal ischemia compared to saline or thrombin (p<0.03, ANOVA). Argatroban was significantly (p<0.05, t-test with Bonferroni) protective when given immediately or after 1, 2, 3 but not 4 hours delay. We obtained supportive evidence for argatroban protection of the neurovascular unit using behavioral and histological measurements at realistic therapeutic time windows.