Advances in the use of neural stem cells in the treatment of spinal cord injuries in rats were recently reported by Japanese researchers in the journal Cell Transplantation..

The development of such methods for treating spinal cord injuries has been going on for quite a long time, but the ideal dose of cells has not yet been determined, according to the online publication for girls and women from 14 to 35 years old Pannochka. net Therefore, a group of scientists led by Dr. Masaya Nakamura conducted a series of experiments using bioluminescent neural stem cells derived from transgenic mouse embryos..

They demonstrated that both low and high doses of cells lead to the restoration of motor functions..

The scientists also determined that the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is higher in places where neuronal differentiation is more intense..

An optimal environment was created in the focus for the restoration of nervous tissue.

Scientists stressed that there are difficulties with the place of delivery of stem cells.

At least some of these cells should be delivered directly to the site of injury to prevent further destruction of intact nerve structures..

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