| abstract |
The invention provides uses and methods for reducing brain damage from stroke. The uses comprise the use of an inhibitor of soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) for the manufacture of a medicament to reduce brain damage from stroke, as well as the use of cis-epoxyeicosatrienoic acid (EET) for that purpose. The methods comprise the administration of sEH inhibitors to persons who have had a stroke, or who are at risk of having a stroke. Optionally, the methods also include the administration of EETs. |