July 30, 2011

The scientists claim that administration of a particular drug over 12 hours can reduce the damage produced after stroke . The proposed drug is based on the substance, which is synthesized by the body due to stress. This material reduces the swelling and, subsequently, the damage caused by a stroke.

Reducing the impact of stroke contributes to the special protein alpha-B-crystallin Absorbing inflammatory molecules of the brain. Stanford researchers have conducted a series of experiments in mice to confirm this theory. As a result, it was found that the brains of mice that lacked the protein alpha B-crystallin, was more serious damage.

The article published in the journal Studies National Academy of Sciences says that tissue aktivatorplazminogena is the only approved drug has the effect of treating post stroke . However, this drug is effective when it is administered for four and a half hours, whereas the alpha B crystallin effect even after 12 hours.

The researchers stressed that the need to conduct a lot of research before testing the drug in humans. However, this method of treatment can help thousands of people, reduce the damage resulting from stroke.