Olfactory bulb transplantation in complete spinal cord injury: Axonal regeneration and locomotor recovery

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Objectives: To determine whether the intervention in rats is effective in terms of spinal cord regeneration and locomotor recovery, in order to obtain sufficient evidence to apply the therapy in humans. Methods: a randomized, controlled, experimental, prospective, randomized trial was conducted, with a sample of 15 adult female Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 250 gr. They were divided into three equal groups, and trained for 2 weeks based on Pavlov's classical conditioning method, to strengthen the muscles of the 4 legs, stimulate the rats mentally, and keep them healthy for the surgery. Results: It was observed that implantation of these cells into the site of injury may be beneficial to the process of spinal cord regeneration after spinal trauma, to mediate secretion of neurotrophic and neuroprotective chemokines, and that the OECs have the ability to bridge the repair site and decrease the formation of gliosis, creating a favorable environment for axonal regeneration. Conclusion: It is emphasized that the olfactory ensheathing glial cells possess unique regenerative properties; however, it was not until recently that the activity of promoting central nervous system regeneration was recognized.

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Arellanes-Chávez, C. A., Bojórquez, A. M., & Martínez, E. R. (2015). Olfactory bulb transplantation in complete spinal cord injury: Axonal regeneration and locomotor recovery. Coluna/ Columna, 14(1), 50–52. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1808-1851201514010R128

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