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Title
Different strokes for different folks: the rich diversity of animal models of focal cerebral ischemia.
Publication Date
2010-05-19
Author(s)
Howells, David William
Porritt, Michelle J
Rewell, Sarah S J
O'Collins, Victoria
Sena, Emily S
van der Worp, H Bart
Traystman, Richard J
Macleod, Malcolm R
Type of document
Journal Article
DOI
10.1038/jcbfm.2010.66
Abstract
No single animal model is able to encompass all of the variables known to affect human ischemic stroke. This review highlights the major strengths and weaknesses of the most commonly used animal models of acute ischemic stroke in the context of matching model and experimental aim. Particular emphasis is placed on the relationships between outcome and underlying vascular variability, physiologic control, and use of models of comorbidity. The aim is to provide, for novice and expert alike, an overview of the key controllable determinants of experimental stroke outcome to help ensure the most effective application of animal models to translational research.
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Citation
Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism : Official Journal of the International Society of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism 2010; 30(8): 1412-31
Jornal Title
Journal of cerebral blood flow and metabolism : official journal of the International Society of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism

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