Study Shows the Gut is Key in Protecting the Brain After Stroke
Many patients who have had a stroke often suffer secondary brain damage as a result of the inflammation that is triggered during the stroke. Scientists have been working to find ways to forestall this secondary brain damage and a recent preclinical study conducted by a team at UTHealth Houston could provide a viable way to address neuroinflammation after stroke episodes. For their study, the team focused on molecules whose role is to bind to particular receptors. These molecules are called ligands, mainly produced in the gut. Ligands are vital in facilitating cell function and signaling between different parts of the…
