Effects of apolipoprotein E genotype on outcome after ischaemic stroke intracerebral haemorrhage and subarachnoid haemorrhage

摘要

BackgroundRodent models of acute ischaemic stroke and head injury suggest that apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotype influences neuronal repair, regeneration and survival after brain injury. Possession of an APOE ε4 allele is associated with poor outcome after head injury in clinical studies. APOE might therefore influence outcome after acute stroke in humans.