Enriched environment enhanced the astrocyte-derived BDNF and VEGF expression and alleviate white matter injuries of rats with ischemic stroke

CONCLUSION: These data suggest that the enriched environment contributes to brain white matter recovery and improvement of cognitive function after stroke. The mechanism is related to astrocytes and their secretions. EE can activate astrocytes to secrete BDNF and VEGF, which may be crucial to promote white matter recovery.PMID:38145566 | DOI:10.1080/01616412.2023.2298136
Source: Neurological Research - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research