Browsing by Subject "Neuroprotection--Sex difference"
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Dimorphic Response of Neurons to Estrogen
(2014-04)A large part of the damage done to the brain during a stroke is due to the toxicity of glutamate. Glutamate is a neurotransmitter used to signal between cortical neurons which can be fatal to neurons in large surges. 17 ... -
Sex Difference in 17-beta Estradiol Regulation of Akt Signaling with Estrogen Receptor Alpha Activation
(2014-04)There is evidence of a sex difference in the incidence and outcome of Alzheimer's disease and stroke. Females have a better outcome than males. However when women reach menopause, this neuroprotection in females is lost. ... -
Sexual Differences in pERK/ERK due to 17-Beta-Estradiol Treatments
(2014-04)Alzheimer's disease is an important disease, affecting both women and men. One area of study is the effect of 17-beta-Estradiol (E2) on neuroprotection. Females have a sharp increase in Alzheimer's onset following ...