Oxytocin-mediated neuroprotection in ischemic stroke: molecular mechanisms, therapeutic potential and clinical translational prospects.

Ischemic stroke (IS), also known as ischemic cerebrovascular accident, is a serious consequence of cerebral ischemia characterized by high morbidity, disability, and mortality. The primary causes of IS include atherosclerosis, cardiogenic embolism, l…

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