Astrocytes express high levels of connexin43, a protein that forms two types of channels: gap
junction channels for direct intercellular communication, and hemichannels for exchanges …

… At 4 days after MCAO, the mice were anesthetized with sodium pentobarbital (70 mg/kg ip)
and were transcardially perfused with PBS followed by perfusion with 10% formalin (Sigma-…

… Supplemental oxygen and a single dose of furosemide 40 mg IV were provided, to which
he responded well. He also initially received piperacillin–tazobactam for possible left lower …

Increases in extracellular potassium concentration ([K + ] o ), which can occur during neuronal
activity and under pathological conditions such as ischemia, lead to a variety of potentially …

Magnocellular neurons of the supraoptic nucleus release the neuropeptides oxytocin and
vasopressin from their dendrites to regulate their synaptic inputs. This study aims to determine …

Within hours after an acute brain injury such as a stroke, the brain mounts an inflammatory
response involving activation of local microglia/astrocytes and infiltration of macrophages …

… Animals were anesthetized by intraperitoneal injection of 60 mg/kg pentobarbital (MTC
pharmaceuticals, Cambridge, Ontario) and then perfused through the heart with cold, 0–2C …

Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) accounts for approximately 5% of chronic pancreatitis cases
and is an important consideration in the differential diagnosis of pancreatic pathologies. The …

… Four days after MCAO mice were deeply anesthetized with sodium pentobarbital (70 mg/kg
intraperitoneally) and were transcardially perfused with phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) …

MRI is a common tool in the evaluation of musculoskeletal injury that allows the clinician to
pinpoint specific pathologies. The patient's history and physical exam play a critical role in the …