Vascularization pattern after ischemic stroke is different in control versus diabetic rats: relevance to stroke recovery.
Vascularization pattern after ischemic stroke is different in control versus diabetic rats: relevance to stroke recovery.
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缺血性中风后的血管化模式在对照中与糖尿病大鼠相关:与中风恢复相关。
DOI:
10.1161/strokeaha.113.001660
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发表时间:
2013-10
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影响因子:
8.3
通讯作者:
Ergul A
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作者:
Prakash R;Li W;Qu Z;Johnson MA;Fagan SC;Ergul A
Pre-existing diabetes worsens brain functionality in ischemic stroke. We have previously shown that type-2-diabetic rats exhibit enhanced dysfunctional cerebral neovascularization and when these rats are subjected to cerebral ischemic reperfusion injury develop hemorrhagic transformation (HT) and greater neurological deficits. However, our knowledge of vascular and functional plasticity during the recovery phase of diabetic stroke is limited. This study tested the hypothesis that vascular repair is impaired in the post-stroke period in diabetes, and this is associated with poor sensorimotor and cognitive function. We further hypothesized that glycemic control prevents impaired vascularization and improves functional outcome in diabetes. Vascularization was assessed in the ipsilateral and contralateral hemispheres in control, diabetes and diabetes plus metformin groups 14 days after ischemic reperfusion injury as well as in respective sham controls. 3-dimensional reconstruction of the FITC stained vasculature was achieved by confocal microscopy and stereological parameters including vascular volume and surface area were measured. Astrogliosis was determined by GFAP staining. The relative rates of sensorimotor recovery, cognitive decline and spontaneous activity were assessed. Vascular density in the peri-infarct area was significantly reduced in diabetes whereas there was reparative neovascularization in control rats. Astroglial swelling and reactivity was more pronounced in diabetic stroke compared to control stroke. Diabetes blunted sensorimotor recovery and also exacerbated anxiety-like symptoms and cognitive deficits. Glycemic control started after stroke partially prevented these changes. Diabetes impairs post-stroke reparative neovascularization and impedes the recovery. Glycemic control after stroke can improve neurovascular repair and improve functional outcome.