A. Mortality rate between day 0 and day 7 after 60 minutes transient ischemia (N = 10 −12/ group). B. Post-stroke sensorimotor behavioral recovery as analyzed by cylinder test on day 7. Data were analyzed by unpaired t-test. C. Post-stroke motor function as analyzed by accelerated rotarod on day-1, 3 and 7. Data were analyzed by Kruskal-Wallis test followed by Dunn’s multiple comparisons test. D. Modified Neurological Severity Score (mNSS) at day 1, 3 and 7 based on spontaneous activity, symmetry in the movement of four limbs, forepaw outstretching, climbing, body proprioception and responses to vibrissae touch (higher score indicates a better outcome). Data were analyzed by Kruskal-Wallis test followed by Dunn’s multiple comparisons test.