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. 2011 Jun 27;1(1):13.
doi: 10.1186/2045-9912-1-13.

Application of medical gases in the field of neurobiology

Wenwu Liu  1 , Nikan Khatibi, Aishwarya Sridharan, John H Zhang
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Application of medical gases in the field of neurobiology

Wenwu Liu et al. Med Gas Res. .

Abstract

Medical gases are pharmaceutical molecules which offer solutions to a wide array of medical needs. This can range from use in burn and stroke victims to hypoxia therapy in children. More specifically however, gases such as oxygen, helium, xenon, and hydrogen have recently come under increased exploration for their potential theraputic use with various brain disease states including hypoxia-ischemia, cerebral hemorrhages, and traumatic brain injuries. As a result, this article will review the various advances in medical gas research and discuss the potential therapeutic applications and mechanisms with regards to the field of neurobiology.

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Figure 1
Mechanisms underlying the protective effects of hyperoxia. The mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of hyperoxia are quite complex, with a variety of mechanisms ranging from stem cell mobilization to enhancement of the neuroplasticity process under investigation.
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Figure 2
Mechanisms Underlying Hyperoxia Pre-conditioning. The protective effects of hyperoxia pre-conditioning can be attributed to a variety of mechanisms ranging from VEGF activaition to anti-oxidant production.
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