Tissue Plasminogen Activator for preclinical stroke research: Neither “rat” nor “human” dose mimics clinical recanalization in a carotid occlusion model
Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is the only approved thrombolytic therapy for acute ischemic stroke, yet many patients do not recanalize. Enhancing thrombolytic efficacy of tPA is a major focus of stroke research. Traditionally, a “rat dose” of 10 mg/kg has been used in rodent models. Recent stud...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2015
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4629197/ |