Psychoneuroimmunology of stroke.
There is now considerable evidence from both experimental and clinical studies that immune and inflammatory processes can contribute to the onset of stroke and the neurologic and psychologic outcomes. Several specific therapeutic targets have been identified that may significantly improve the devastating impact of stroke.
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Faculty of Life Sciences, Michael Smith Building (C2210), University of Manchester, Acker Street, Manchester M13 9PT, UK. r.a.skinner@postgrad.manchester.ac.uk
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Thornton
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