Methods and compositions containing a phorbol ester or a derivative of a phorbol ester are provided for the treatment and prevention of stroke and the sequelae of stroke. Additional compositions and methods are provided which employ a phorbol ester or derivative compound in combination with at least one additional agent to yield more effective treatment tools to treat or prevent stroke and the long term effects of stroke in mammalian subjects.本發明係關於包含巴豆酯或巴豆酯衍生物之方法及組成物，提供用於中風及中風後遺症之治療及預防。提供採用巴豆酯或衍生化合物組合至少另一添加劑之另外的組成物及方法，以產生治療或預防哺乳動物病患之中風及中風之長期後遺症更有效的治療工具。
