Inosine treatment helps recovery of motor functions after brain injury

Brain tissue can die as the result of stroke, traumatic brain injury, or neurodegenerative disease. When the affected area includes the motor cortex, impairment of the fine motor control of the hand can result. Researchers found that inosine, a naturally occurring purine nucleoside that is released by cells in response to metabolic stress, can help to restore motor control after brain injury.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 3, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news