Role of melatonin receptors in the effect of estrogen on brain edema intracranial pressure and expression of aquaporin 4 after traumatic brain injury

摘要

Objective(s):Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common causes of death and disability in modern societies. The role of steroids and melatonin is recognized as a neuroprotective factor in traumatic injuries. This study examined the role of melatonin receptors in the neuroprotective effects of estrogen.