Advances in Drugs for Microglia Polarization after Ischemic Stroke (review) / 中国康复理论与实践

Microglia cells are activated after ischemic stroke, and polarized phenotypes of M1 and M2. Some drugs, such as fingolimod, 3-N-butylphthalide, curcumin, sildenafil, exendin-4, celastrol, omega-3 fatty acids, malibatol A, salidroside, etc., can transfer the polarization from M1 to M2, and may benefit the outcome of ischemic stroke.