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Zhurnal Nevrologii I Psikhiatrii Imeni S.S. Korsakova
|March 26, 2014
Summary
Adhesion molecules (AM) are elevated in acute ischemic stroke (IS) patients, especially those with severe cases or diabetes. Targeting AM may prevent neurological deficit progression in stroke patients.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Endocrinology
Context:
- Acute ischemic stroke (IS) is a leading cause of disability.
- Atherosclerosis and arterial hypertension are common risk factors for IS.
- The role of adhesion molecules in IS pathogenesis requires further elucidation.
Purpose:
- To investigate the dynamic changes in soluble adhesion molecule (AM) levels in patients with acute ischemic stroke.
- To assess the correlation between AM levels and stroke severity and comorbidities like type II diabetes mellitus.
Summary:
- This study examined 29 patients with acute carotid and vertebrobasilar stroke.
- Soluble AM levels were significantly elevated in acute IS patients compared to controls, peaking within 48 hours.
- Higher AM levels were observed in severe stroke cases, and diabetes mellitus exacerbated AM hyperproduction.
Impact:
- Adhesion molecules play a crucial role in endothelial dysfunction and tissue damage in IS.
- Elevated AM levels suggest their potential as biomarkers for stroke severity and progression.
- Targeting adhesion molecules could offer a novel therapeutic strategy for preventing neurological deficit progression in ischemic stroke.
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