Topic: ionized calcium-binding adapter molecule 1

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a cause of disability and a risk factor for the development of epilepsy, partially mediated by reactive gliosis. The aim of this project was to observe astroglial and microglial reactions to brain injury and identify sex differences in the process of glial scar formation.Penetrating cortical brain injury was induced on postnatal day 30 (P30) in male and female rats. The animals were perfused on P32, P38, P46, or P60. Brain tissue was sectioned and stained against glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP, astrocyte marker) and ionized calcium-binding adapter molecul