Publications by authors named "Rafael Dias de Souza"

Stroke is one of the principal cerebrovascular diseases in human populations and contributes to a majority of the functional impairments in the elderly. Recent discoveries have led to the inclusion of electroencephalography (EEG) in the complementary prognostic evaluation of patients. The present study describes the EEG, behavioral, and histological changes that occur following cerebral ischemia associated with treatment by G1, a potent and selective G protein-coupled estrogen receptor 1 (GPER1) agonist in a rat model.

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Ischemic stroke is one of the principal causes of morbidity and mortality around the world. The pathophysiological mechanisms that lead to the formation of the stroke lesions range from the bioenergetic failure of the cells and the intense production of reactive oxygen species to neuroinflammation. The fruit of the açaí palm, Mart.

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Camphor is an aromatic terpene compound found in the essential oils of many plants, which has been used for centuries as a herbal medicine, especially in children. However, many studies have shown that camphor may have major side effects, including neurological manifestation, such as seizures. In the present study, we investigated the electrocorticographic patterns of seizures induced by camphor in male adult Wistar rats.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Rafael Dias de Souza"

  • - Rafael Dias de Souza's recent research focuses on the impact of various treatments on brain injury and recovery following ischemic stroke, highlighting innovative therapeutic approaches such as GPER1 agonists and natural extracts.
  • - His study published in "J Neuropathol Exp Neurol" discusses the positive effects of the GPER1 agonist G1 on reducing brain injury and enhancing electroencephalography (EEG) outcomes and behaviors in a rat model of stroke.
  • - Additionally, another of his papers in "Nutrients" explores how oral treatment with açaí palm extract can improve motor dysfunction and mitigate brain damage in ischemic stroke models, reinforcing his commitment to investigating effective interventions for neurological conditions.