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1Brain and Perception Laboratory, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, 0109, La Jolla, CA 92093-0109, USA. ealtschuler@ucsd.edu
Abstract:
Stroke is one of the most common diseases worldwide. A current focus of research is to find neuroprotectants that can be given during acute stroke. One specific target is to find antagonists of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor in an attempt to limit glutamate associated neurotoxicity. Xenon has recently been found to be an NMDA receptor antagonist. I suggest that xenon be considered as a neuroprotectant in acute stroke, and discuss methods of testing this proposal.

