Rabies virus glycoprotein (RVG), The cyclo(Arg–Gly–Asp–D-Tyr–Lys) peptide [c(RGDyK)], and monoclonal antibody against GAP43(mAb–GAP43) included in Table 2, are commonly targeted peptides for the treatment of cerebral ischemia. The gene discussed is GAP43; the disease is brain ischemia.