Diagnostic Accuracy of MMPs for Predicting Hemorrhagic Transformation After Ischemic Stroke
Ischemic stroke, primarily caused by cerebral artery occlusion, is a leading cause of death and disability. Hemorrhagic transformation (HT) is a known complication that worsens outcomes. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), especially MMP-9, are implicated in neuroinflammation and blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption after stroke. This study investigates the association between MMP levels and HT events.
Authors
- Anas Elgenidy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4532-8574)
- Ahmad Abdulrahman Alkasem
- Bassel Alrabadi
- Esraa Mohammed
- Elsayed Kshk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3437-7933)
Institutions
- Jordan University of Science and Technology (JO)
- Damanhour University (EG)
- Mutah University (JO)
- Jacksonville College (US)
- Minia University Hospital (EG)
- Minia University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Neurology Open Access
- Published
- 2026-04-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1212/wn9.0000000000000073
- Primary Topic
- Protease and Inhibitor Mechanisms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00