The blood–brain barrier (BBB) is a dynamic interface responsible for maintaining the central
nervous system homeostasis. Its unique characteristics allow protecting the brain from …

Background: Stroke has become a major problem around the world, which is one of the
main causes of long-term disability. Therefore, it is important to seek a biomarker to predict …

While the mainstay of acute stroke treatment includes revascularization via recombinant
tissue plasminogen activator or mechanical thrombectomy, only a minority of stroke patients …

Background Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio is an independent predictor of mortality in
patients with acute ischemic stroke. However, it is uncertain whether neutrophil-to …

Neutrophils have key roles in ischemic brain injury, thrombosis, and atherosclerosis. As
such, neutrophils are of great interest as targets to treat and prevent ischemic stroke. After …

The aim of the Part I of Stroke Statistics in Korea is to summarize nationally representative
data of the epidemiology and risk factors of stroke in a single document. Every year …

Background The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship of the neutrophil to
lymphocyte ratio (NLR) with short-term mortality in acute stroke. Methods This retrospective …

Objective: To determine whether higher neutrophil counts before IV recombinant tissue
plasminogen activator (rtPA) administration in ischemic stroke (IS) patients are associated …

After an acute ischemic stroke (AIS), inflammatory processes are able to concomitantly
induce both beneficial and detrimental effects. In this narrative review, we updated evidence …

Acute systemic inflammatory reaction superimposed on chronic low-grade inflammation
accompanies acute ischemic stroke. Elevated blood levels of systemic inflammatory markers …