Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Maria Petraki"
- Maria Petraki's recent research explores the intersection of health care, community support, and neurobiology, with significant focus on innovative health care models such as solidarity outpatient clinics that emerged during the Greek economic crisis, underscoring the importance of social support in vulnerable populations.
- Her investigations into neonatal hypoxia-ischemia reveal critical insights into blood-brain barrier dynamics and microglial responses, contributing to a deeper understanding of brain injury mechanisms and potential therapeutic interventions, including the use of mesenchymal stromal cells.
- Additionally, Petraki's work encompasses the biochemical properties of adipose tissue and their implications for atherosclerosis, examining the role of polyphenols and apolipoproteins in cardiovascular protection, indicating a broad multidisciplinary approach that integrates health care, molecular biology, and biochemistry.
