Estrogen provides neuroprotection against brain edema and blood brain barrier disruption through both estrogen receptors α and β following traumatic brain injury.

Vida Naderi-Boldaji, Mohammad Khaksari, Reza Abbasi, Fatemeh Maghool

PubMed · 2015 · 41 citations · 36 references

Abstract

A combined administration of MPP and PHTPP or ICI inhibited the E2-induced decrease in brain edema and BBB disruption; this may suggest that these effects were mediated via both receptors.

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