| abstract |
The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating, ameliorating or alleviating at least one symptom associated with loss of blood flow to the brain, including but not limited to ischemic stroke. The compositions of the present invention may comprise bile acid compounds and carbohydrates, wherein these two substances are characterized in their solution state for all pH values of the solution within the selected pH value range. The symptoms may include infarct volume, functional recovery, apoptosis and / or eNOS expression.n n n n Ischemic stroke, bile acids, starch, carbohydrates |