Nan Zhang

Ketone Bodies in Ischemic Stroke: A Review of Neuroprotective Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications.

Ischemic stroke disrupts cerebral metabolism and initiates a cascade of pathological events, including excitotoxicity, mitochondrial dysfunction, and neuroinflammation. These interconnected processes drive neuronal apoptosis, necrosis, and synaptic loss, ultimately leading to irreversible brain injury, persistent neuro...