[Mouse stroke models and strains-related differences in susceptibility to cerebral ischemia]

Mouse stroke models provide experiment basis for study of the mechanisms of cell death and neural repair, and the neuroprotective effect of new drugs. There are at least three models of middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) routinely used in experimental study. These models vary widely in their application in study of cell death or neural repair, and simulation of human diseases. This review article is focused on the characteristics of three mouse MCAO models and the strains-related differences in susceptibility to cerebral ischemia.