Protein S blocks the extrinsic apoptotic cascade in tissue plasminogen activator/N-methyl D-aspartate-treated neurons via Tyro3-Akt-FKHRL1 signaling pathway

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Thrombolytic therapy with tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) benefits patients with acute ischemic stroke. However, tPA increases the risk for intracerebral bleeding and enhances post-ischemic neuronal injury if administered 3-4 hour...

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Main Authors: Freeman Robert S, Griffin John H, Fernández José A, Zhong Zhihui, Barrett Theresa M, Guo Huang, Zlokovic Berislav V
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:Molecular Neurodegeneration
Online Access:http://www.molecularneurodegeneration.com/content/6/1/13