Defining recovery neurobiology of injured spinal cord by synthetic matrix-assisted hMSC implantation [Neuroscience]

Mesenchymal stromal stem cells (MSCs) isolated from adult tissues offer tangible potential for regenerative medicine, given their feasibility for autologous transplantation. MSC research shows encouraging results in experimental stroke, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and neurotrauma models. However, further translational progress has been hampered by poor MSC graft survival, jeopardizing cellular and...

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - January 30, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Alexander E. Ropper, Devang K. Thakor, InBo Han, Dou Yu, Xiang Zeng, Jamie E. Anderson, Zaid Aljuboori, Soo-Woo Kim, Hongjun Wang, Richard L. Sidman, Ross D. Zafonte, Yang D. Teng Tags: PNAS Plus Source Type: research