Transgenic expression of HuR increases vasogenic edema and impedes functional recovery in rodent ischemic stroke

Conclusions Ectopic expression of HuR in astrocytes worsens outcome after transient ischemic stroke in mice in part by increasing vasogenic cerebral edema. These findings suggest that HuR could be a therapeutic target in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion.
Source: Neuroscience Letters - Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research