2018
Imaging the Effects of &bgr;-Hydroxybutyrate on Peri-Infarct Neurovascular Function and Metabolism
Bazzigaluppi P, Lake EM, Beckett TL, Koletar MM, Weisspapir I, Heinen S, Mester J, Lai A, Janik R, Dorr A, McLaurin J, Stanisz GJ, Carlen PL, Stefanovic B. Imaging the Effects of &bgr;-Hydroxybutyrate on Peri-Infarct Neurovascular Function and Metabolism. Stroke 2018, 49: 2173-2181. PMID: 30354983, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.118.020586.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords3-Hydroxybutyric AcidAcetoacetatesAnimalsAstrocytesBlood GlucoseBrainBrain IschemiaCell DeathCerebrovascular CirculationDisease Models, AnimalElectrophysiological PhenomenaEndothelin-1HemodynamicsMagnetic Resonance ImagingMagnetic Resonance SpectroscopyMicroinjectionsNeuronsRatsReactive Oxygen SpeciesSensorimotor CortexConceptsBody β-hydroxybutyrateFunctional recoveryMagnetic resonance imagingIschemic insultNeuronal deathResonance imagingFocal cortical strokeVehicle-administered animalsNeurological deficit scoresKetone body β-hydroxybutyrateNeuronal glucose uptakeContinuous arterial spinReduced oxidative stressPurpose Recent evidenceReactive oxygen species productionCortical microinjectionsCortical strokePostischemic hyperglycemiaDeficit scoresNeurovascular functionAcute phaseCerebrovascular reactivitySensorimotor cortexCerebral hemodynamicsEndothelin-1
2017
Reduced Cerebrovascular Reactivity and Increased Resting Cerebral Perfusion in Rats Exposed to a Cafeteria Diet
Gomez-Smith M, Janik R, Adams C, Lake EM, Thomason LAM, Jeffers MS, Stefanovic B, Corbett D. Reduced Cerebrovascular Reactivity and Increased Resting Cerebral Perfusion in Rats Exposed to a Cafeteria Diet. Neuroscience 2017, 371: 166-177. PMID: 29229555, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2017.11.054.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRat endothelial cell antigen-1Cerebrovascular reactivityCafeteria dietMagnetic resonance imagingCerebral perfusionStandard chowAnimals fed standard chowEndothelial cell antigen-1Arterial spin labeling magnetic resonance imagingContinuous arterial spin labeling (CASL) magnetic resonance imagingEndothelin-1 injectionReduced Cerebrovascular ReactivityUltra-processed dietFed standard chowSprague-Dawley ratsShort-term consumptionCell antigen-1CAF ratsCerebrovascular functionIschemic lesionsCerebral microvasculatureDiet ratsSensorimotor cortexBrain perfusionDawley rats
2016
Modulation of the peri‐infarct neurogliovascular function by delayed COX‐1 inhibition
Lake EMR, Mester J, Thomason LA, Adams C, Bazzigaluppi P, Koletar M, Janik R, Carlen P, McLaurin J, Stanisz GJ, Stefanovic B. Modulation of the peri‐infarct neurogliovascular function by delayed COX‐1 inhibition. Journal Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging 2016, 46: 505-517. PMID: 28703413, DOI: 10.1002/jmri.25541.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeuronal survivalMicroglia/macrophage recruitmentExerts multiple beneficial effectsChronic ischemic injuryAdult male ratsCOX-1 inhibitionMultiple beneficial effectsMost patientsAstrocytic activationEndothelial densityNeuronal lossChronic stageFocal ischemiaHemodynamic changesIschemic injuryAdult disabilityMacrophage recruitmentMale ratsPerfusion responseMore effective interventionsNeurogliovascular unitCOX-1Novel treatmentsPerfusionBeneficial effectsNeurovascular unit remodelling in the subacute stage of stroke recovery
Lake EMR, Bazzigaluppi P, Mester J, Thomason LAM, Janik R, Brown M, McLaurin J, Carlen PL, Corbett D, Stanisz GJ, Stefanovic B. Neurovascular unit remodelling in the subacute stage of stroke recovery. NeuroImage 2016, 146: 869-882. PMID: 27664828, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2016.09.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeri-lesional cortexVascular reactivityNeuronal lossSubacute stageEndothelin-1LFP activityLong-term functional outcomeLocal field potential responsesPeripheral somatosensory stimulationActivation of microgliaET-1 injectionFocal ischemic strokeFocal cerebral ischaemiaPeri-infarct zoneSensori-motor cortexSpontaneous neuronal activityAdult Sprague-DawleyField potential responsesExtended temporal windowDynamic functional changesIschemic strokeAstrocytic activationCerebral ischaemiaNeurovascular unitIschemic insult
2015
The Effects of Delayed Reduction of Tonic Inhibition on Ischemic Lesion and Sensorimotor Function
Lake E, Chaudhuri J, Thomason L, Janik R, Ganguly M, Brown M, McLaurin J, Corbett D, Stanisz GJ, Stefanovic B. The Effects of Delayed Reduction of Tonic Inhibition on Ischemic Lesion and Sensorimotor Function. Cerebrovascular And Brain Metabolism Reviews 2015, 35: 1601-1609. PMID: 25966952, PMCID: PMC4640317, DOI: 10.1038/jcbfm.2015.86.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIschemic lesionsFocal ischemiaEndothelin-1Rat modelMontoya staircase testWeeks of treatmentTotal stroke volumeCortical microinjectionsIschemic strokeChronic stageSensorimotor deficitsStroke recoveryTonic inhibitionSensorimotor functionStroke volumeGABAA antagonismGABA antagonismStaircase testPerilesional regionsDelayed reductionInverse agonistNecrotic coreBrain structuresBeneficial effectsStroke