C19, a C-terminal peptide of chemokine-like factor 1, protects the brain against focal brain ischemia in rats

► Chemokine-like factor 1 is upregulated in cerebral ischemia. ► C19 is a C-terminal peptide of chemokine-like factor 1. ► C19 protects the brain against focal brain ischemia in rats. ► C19 may be an ideal peptide drug for the treatment of cerebral ischemia.