Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) is the main intermediate filament protein in mature
astrocytes, but also an important component of the cytoskeleton in astrocytes during …

Spinal cord injury (SCI), a serious public health issue, most likely occurs in previously
healthy young adults. Current therapeutic strategies for SCI includes surgical …

Spinal cord injury typically results in permanent disability. Many studies have indicated that
transplantation of several different types of stem cells promotes functional recovery in animal …

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a debilitating condition often resulting in paralysis, yet currently
there is no effective treatment. Stem cell transplantation is a promising therapeutic strategy …

Spinal cord injury results in cell loss, disruption of neural circuitry and chronic functional
impairment. Several different cell types generate progeny in response to injury, which …

Stroke and spinal cord injury (SCI) are among the most frequent causes of central nervous
system (CNS) dysfunction, affecting millions of people worldwide each year. The personal …

The anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) is a receptor tyrosine kinase known for its oncogenic
potential that is involved in the development of the peripheral and central nervous system …

Allogeneic organ transplantation remains the ultimate solution for end-stage organ failure.
Yet, the clinical application is limited by the shortage of donor organs and the need for …

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a major cause of paralysis. Currently, there are no effective
therapies to reverse this disabling condition. The presence of ependymal stem/progenitor …

The adult spinal cord stem cell potential resides within the ependymal cell population and
declines with age. Ependymal cells are, however, heterogeneous, and the biological …