Astrocytic Glycogen Mobilization in Cerebral Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury

Abstract

Glycogen is an important energy reserve in the brain and can be rapidly degraded to maintain metabolic homeostasis during cerebral blood vessel occlusion. Recent studies have pointed out the alterations in glycogen and its underlying mechanism during reperfusion after ischemic stroke. In addition, glycogen metabolism may work as a promising therapeutic target to relieve reperfusion injury. Here, we summarize the progress of glycogen metabolism during reperfusion injury and its corresponding application in patients suffering from ischemic stroke.