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iNOS-mediated secondary inflammatory response differs between rat strains following experimental brain contusion.
Acta neurochirurgica - 1 Apr 2012
Günther Mattias, Al Nimer Faiez, Gahm Caroline, Piehl Fredrik, Mathiesen Tiit
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Nitric oxide is a key mediator of post-traumatic inflammation in the brain. We examined the expressions of iNOS, nNOS, and eNOS in inbred DA and PVGa rat strains where DA is susceptible to autoimmune neuroinflammation and PVGa-resistant. METHODS: Parietal contusions using a weight drop model were produced in five rats per genotype. After 24 h, the brains were removed and analyzed using a range of...
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