Optogenetic Excitation of Ipsilesional Sensorimotor Neurons is Protective in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Laser Speckle Imaging Study

Conclusion: Excitatory stimulation of ipsilesional sensorimotor neurons in an acute stroke could protect neurovascular function and reduces the expansion of ischemic area. Significance: For the first time, this work demonstrates that specific neuronal modulation in the acute stroke is neuroprotective and reduces the infarct size.
Source: IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering - Category: Biomedical Engineering Source Type: research