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ReviewCurrent issues in molecular biology2024

Rhoa/ROCK, mTOR and Secretome-Based Treatments for Ischemic Stroke: New Perspectives.

Elena Anca Pinoșanu, Denisa Pîrșcoveanu, Carmen Valeria Albu, Emilia Burada, Andrei Pîrvu, Roxana Surugiu, Raluca Elena Sandu, Alina Florina Serb

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Review in Current issues in molecular biology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
9citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
2.7field-weighted citation impact, top 10% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

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  5. Molecular Pharmacology at the Crossroads of Precision Medicine.Current issues in molecular biology · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Elena Anca PinoșanuDepartment of Neurology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, St. Petru Rares, No. 2-4, 200433 Craiova, Romania.
Denisa PîrșcoveanuDepartment of Neurology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, St. Petru Rares, No. 2-4, 200433 Craiova, Romania.
Carmen Valeria AlbuDepartment of Neurology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, St. Petru Rares, No. 2-4, 200433 Craiova, Romania.ORCID 0009-0008-9603-5860
Emilia BuradaDepartment of Physiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, St. Petru Rares, No. 2-4, 200433 Craiova, Romania.
Andrei PîrvuDolj County Regional Centre of Medical Genetics, Clinical Emergency County Hospital Craiova, St. Tabaci, No. 1, 200642 Craiova, Romania.
Roxana SurugiuDepartment of Biochemistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, St. Petru Rares, No. 2-4, 200433 Craiova, Romania.
Raluca Elena SanduDepartment of Neurology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, St. Petru Rares, No. 2-4, 200433 Craiova, Romania.ORCID 0009-0007-8707-9768
Alina Florina SerbDepartment of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Biochemistry Discipline, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Sq., No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania.ORCID 0000-0001-5881-4953
University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova · ROVictor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara · RO

Funding

UEFSCDI PN-III-P1-1.1-PD-2021-0360University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova 26/301/4, 01.03.2022
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ischemic stroke triggers a complex cascade of cellular and molecular events leading to neuronal damage and tissue injury. This review explores the potential therapeutic avenues targeting cellular signaling pathways implicated in stroke pathophysiology. Specifically, it focuses on the articles that highlight the roles of RhoA/ROCK and mTOR signaling pathways in ischemic brain injury and their therapeutic implications. The RhoA/ROCK pathway modulates various cellular processes, including cytoskeletal dynamics and inflammation, while mTOR signaling regulates cell growth, proliferation, and autophagy. Preclinical studies have demonstrated the neuroprotective effects of targeting these pathways in stroke models, offering insights into potential treatment strategies. However, challenges such as off-target effects and the need for tissue-specific targeting remain. Furthermore, emerging evidence suggests the therapeutic potential of MSC secretome in stroke treatment, highlighting the importance of exploring alternative approaches. Future research directions include elucidating the precise mechanisms of action, optimizing treatment protocols, and translating preclinical findings into clinical practice for improved stroke outcomes.

Indexed as

cerebral ischemiaEVsischemic strokemTORRhoA/ROCKsecretometherapy

Identifiers

PMID38666949
PMCPMC11049286
OpenAlexW4394911972

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