Estrogen-like compounds for ischemic neuroprotection.

Simpkins, James W; Yang, Shao-Hua; Liu, Ran; Perez, Evelyn; Cai, Zu Yun; Covey, Douglas F; Green, Pattie S · Stroke · 2004

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

We have synthesized a library of estrogen analogues, including enantiomers of estradiol and A-ring substituted estrogens. These compounds have reduced or no binding to either estrogen receptor-alpha or estrogen receptor-beta, exhibit enhanced neuroprotective activity in in vitro models, and are potent in protecting brain tissue from cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury. These potent, nonfeminizing estrogen analogues are prime candidates for use in stroke neuroprotection.

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