The attenuation of vasospasm by using a SOD mimetic after experimental subarachnoidal haemorrhage in rats


ALADAG M., TURKOZ Y., SAHNA E., Parlakpinar H., GUL M.

ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA, vol.145, no.8, pp.673-677, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 145 Issue: 8
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00701-003-0052-z
  • Journal Name: ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.673-677
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background. Delayed cerebral vasoconstriction and brain ischemia, are critical problems in the management of a patient affected by rupture of an intracranial aneurysm. Overexpression of Cu-Zn superoxide dismutase (Cu-Zn SOD) can reduce the extent of cerebral vasospasm. We, therefore investigated if vasospasm, can be prevented by a novel, stable, and cell permeable SOD mimetic, MnTBAP [Mn(III) tetrakis (4-benzoic acid) porphyrin] which permeates the biological membranes and scavenges superoxide anions and peroxynitrite.