Objective To observe the effect of Buyang Huanwu Decoction on TLR4 expression in brain tissue of rats with focal cerebral ischemia. Methods Seventy-two SD rats were randomly divided into sham operation group, model group, and Buyang Huanwu Decoction group. Each group was divided into three subgroups according to the time after administration for 7d, 14d and 21d respectively. TLR4 protein and mRNA levels in each group were examined by using immunohistochemistry, Western blotting and RT-PCR respectively. Results Expression of TLR4 protein and mRN...