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Mechanisms Of Translation Arrest Following Focal Brain Ischemia, Monique K. Lewis
Mechanisms Of Translation Arrest Following Focal Brain Ischemia, Monique K. Lewis
Wayne State University Dissertations
MECHANISMS OF TRANSLATION ARREST FOLLOWING FOCAL BRAIN
ISCHEMIA
by
MONIQUE K. LEWIS
August 2011
Advisor: Dr. Donald DeGracia
Major: Physiology
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
The loss of blood flow to the brain is termed ischemia and the subsequent resumption of blood flow is termed reperfusion. Brain ischemia and reperfusion (I/R) occurs primarily following resuscitation from cardiac arrest and stroke and presents one of the most significant clinical challenges. At present, there are no clinically effective pharmacologic interventions to halt brain damage following I/R. The major Aim of this dissertation will be to investigate possible mechanisms involved in neuron death following …