Mechanistic insights into how Edaravone aids in recovery from stroke: Edaravone (brand name: Radicut, Radicava, Xavron, Edavit, others), used in the treatment of stroke and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, increases Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 2 (TIMP2) levels, improves cognition, and decreases age-associated decline in memory and learning, via down-regulation of its target genes, 23/April/2019, 12.14 am