Pharmacological Strategies for Neuroprotection in Traumatic Brain Injury

Title: Pharmacological Strategies for Neuroprotection in Traumatic Brain Injury

Volume: 8 Issue: 7

Author(s): J. S. Jennings, A. M. Gerber and M. L. Vallano

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Abstract: Traumatic brain injury affects over a million Americans annually, but pharmacological therapy remains limited. Current standards of care in acute, subacute and chronic phases of injury are primarily supportive. This review discusses pharmacological strategies and future directions in patient treatment emphasizing pleiotropic agents targeting inflammation, oxidative damage, and glutamate excitotoxicity.

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Jennings S. J., Gerber M. A. and Vallano L. M., Pharmacological Strategies for Neuroprotection in Traumatic Brain Injury, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2008; 8 (7) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955708784567377