Aging is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, including thrombotic events. The gut microbiota has been implicated in the development of thrombotic risk. Plant-derived omega-3 fatty acid ɑ-linolenic acid (ALA) confers beneficial anti-platelet and anti-inflammatory effects. Hence, antithrombotic activity elicited by ALA may be partly...
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2021 (v1)PublicationUploaded on: April 14, 2023
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2021 (v1)Publication
Background and aims: Early revascularization -the gold standard therapy for ischemic stroke- is often withheld in the elderly population due to high risk of complications. Thus, safe and effective preventive and therapeutic options are needed. The plant-derived omega-3-fatty-acid alpha-linolenic-acid (ALA) has emerged as a novel...
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2018 (v1)Publication
Background: In acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients, impaired blood–brain barrier (BBB) integrity is associated with hemorrhagic transformation and worsened outcome. Yet, the mechanisms underlying these relationships are poorly understood and consequently therapeutic strategies are lacking. This study sought to determine whether SIRT5...
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