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Expression Changes of Neuroprotective Signaling Molecules in the Mouse Cortex Following Permanent Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion

  • Anatomy & Biological Anthropology
  • Abbr : Anat Biol Anthropol
  • 2026, 39(3), pp.251~258
  • DOI : 10.11637/aba.2026.39.3.251
  • Publisher : 대한체질인류학회
  • Research Area : Medicine and Pharmacy > Anatomy
  • Received : August 16, 2026
  • Accepted : August 17, 2026

황효인 1,  전용현 1,  박정희 1,  신혜경 1,  정윤영 1,  김동준 1

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ABSTRACT

Background Oxidative stress and altered intracellular signaling contribute to ischemic brain injury. However, changes in antioxidant and neuroprotective signaling molecules during the subacute phase after permanent cerebral ischemia remain incompletely understood. Methods Male mice underwent permanent MCAO using the intraluminal filament method. Cortical tissue was collected 3 days after ischemia. Western blot analysis was performed for NRF2, HO-1, BDNF, phosphorylated AKT, and phosphorylated ERK. Results NRF2 and HO-1 expression significantly decreased in the MCAO group. BDNF expression significantly increased following ischemia. The pAKT/AKT ratio was significantly reduced, whereas the pERK/ERK ratio showed no significant difference. Conclusion Permanent cerebral ischemia induces suppression of antioxidant defense and AKT signaling while increasing BDNF expression, suggesting simultaneous activation of compensatory neuroprotective mechanisms during the subacute stage.

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