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To explore the role of glutamate in hypoxic–ischemic brain damage and its potential as a therapeutic target.

Glutamate and the pathophysiology of hypoxic–ischemic brain damage

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To explore the role of glutamate in hypoxic–ischemic brain damage and its potential as a therapeutic target.
Review of studies over 25 years on glutamate's function and neurotoxicity.
Examination of experiments that assess blockade of synaptic transmission and antagonism of postsynaptic receptors.
High glutamate levels are neurotoxic and can kill central nervous system neurons.
Blocking glutamate receptors reduces neuron sensitivity to hypoxia and ischemia.
Therapies that lower glutamate levels may be effective in treating stroke.

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Research demonstrates glutamate's impact on ischemic brain damage, suggesting therapeutic targets for stroke.

Rothman et al. (1986) studied this question.

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