Atorvastatin protects against cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury

(Neural Regeneration Research) In addition to its lipid-lowering effect, statins exert anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects as well. Statins also provide protection against renal, pulmonary and myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury. However, little evidence is available on similar changes in cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news