Biomaterial Approaches to Enhancing Neurorestoration after Spinal Cord Injury: Strategies for Overcoming Inherent Biological Obstacles
Joint Authors
Siebert, Justin R.
Osterhout, Donna J.
Eade, Amber M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-20, 20 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-09-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
20
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
While advances in technology and medicine have improved both longevity and quality of life in patients living with a spinal cord injury, restoration of full motor function is not often achieved.
This is due to the failure of repair and regeneration of neuronal connections in the spinal cord after injury.
In this review, the complicated nature of spinal cord injury is described, noting the numerous cellular and molecular events that occur in the central nervous system following a traumatic lesion.
In short, postinjury tissue changes create a complex and dynamic environment that is highly inhibitory to the process of neural regeneration.
Strategies for repair are outlined with a particular focus on the important role of biomaterials in designing a therapeutic treatment that can overcome this inhibitory environment.
The importance of considering the inherent biological response of the central nervous system to both injury and subsequent therapeutic interventions is highlighted as a key consideration for all attempts at improving functional recovery.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Siebert, Justin R.& Eade, Amber M.& Osterhout, Donna J.. 2015. Biomaterial Approaches to Enhancing Neurorestoration after Spinal Cord Injury: Strategies for Overcoming Inherent Biological Obstacles. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-20.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1056627
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Siebert, Justin R.…[et al.]. Biomaterial Approaches to Enhancing Neurorestoration after Spinal Cord Injury: Strategies for Overcoming Inherent Biological Obstacles. BioMed Research International No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-20.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1056627
American Medical Association (AMA)
Siebert, Justin R.& Eade, Amber M.& Osterhout, Donna J.. Biomaterial Approaches to Enhancing Neurorestoration after Spinal Cord Injury: Strategies for Overcoming Inherent Biological Obstacles. BioMed Research International. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-20.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1056627
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1056627