Genes related to cell proliferation (Top2A, Mki67, and Stmn1) and those affiliated with disease-associated microglia (DAM) such as Apoe, Cst7, Clec7a, Lyz2, Lgals3bp, Igf1, and Lpl are prominently expressed during the acute and subacute phases of stroke. Here, APOE is linked to stroke disorder.