Neuroprotective effects of collagen matrix in rats after traumatic brain injury.

CONCLUSIONS: Collagen matrix reduces contusional lesion volume, neuronal loss, and cognitive deficit after traumatic brain injury. Further studies are needed to demonstrate the mechanisms of neuroprotection by collagen matrix.
PMID: 25624423 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Source: Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience - January 25, 2016 Category: Neurology Tags: Restor Neurol Neurosci Source Type: research