A systematic review of cellular transplantation therapies for spinal cord injury

W Tetzlaff, EB Okon, S Karimi-Abdolrezaee… - Journal of …, 2011 - liebertpub.com
Cell transplantation therapies have become a major focus in pre-clinical research as a
promising strategy for the treatment of spinal cord injury (SCI). In this article, we …

Update on the treatment of spinal cord injury

DC Baptiste, MG Fehlings - Progress in brain research, 2007 - Elsevier
Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating neurological disorder that can affect any
individual at a given instance. Current treatment options for SCI include the use of high dose …

Treatment of chronic thoracic spinal cord injury patients with autologous Schwann cell transplantation: an interim report on safety considerations and possible …

H Saberi, P Moshayedi, HR Aghayan, B Arjmand… - Neuroscience …, 2008 - Elsevier
Several experimental studies have introduced Schwann cell transplantation as a means of
recovery in animal models of spinal cord injury (SCI). The reported promising results …

Safety of intramedullary Schwann cell transplantation for postrehabilitation spinal cord injuries: 2-year follow-up of 33 cases

H Saberi, M Firouzi, Z Habibi, P Moshayedi… - … of Neurosurgery: Spine, 2011 - thejns.org
Object Many experimental studies on spinal cord injuries (SCIs) support behavioral
improvement after Schwann cell treatment. This study was conducted to evaluate safety …

[HTML][HTML] Cellular treatments for spinal cord injury: the time is right for clinical trials

MG Fehlings, R Vawda - Neurotherapeutics, 2011 - Elsevier
More than 1 million people in the United States live with a spinal cord injury (SCI). Despite
medical advances, many patients with SCIs still experience substantial neurological …

Types of neural guides and using nanotechnology for peripheral nerve reconstruction

E Biazar, MT Khorasani, N Montazeri… - International journal …, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
Peripheral nerve injuries can lead to lifetime loss of function and permanent disfigurement.
Different methods, such as conventional allograft procedures and use of biologic tubes …

Current and future medical therapeutic strategies for the functional repair of spinal cord injury

T Yılmaz, E Kaptanoğlu - World journal of orthopedics, 2015 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Spinal cord injury (SCI) leads to social and psychological problems in patients and requires
costly treatment and care. In recent years, various pharmacological agents have been tested …

Feasibility of combination allogeneic stem cell therapy for spinal cord injury: a case report

TE Ichim, F Solano, F Lara, E Paris, F Ugalde… - International archives of …, 2010 - Springer
Cellular therapy for spinal cord injury (SCI) is overviewed focusing on bone marrow
mononuclear cells, olfactory ensheathing cells, and mesenchymal stem cells. A case is …

Chitosan–cross-linked nanofibrous PHBV nerve guide for rat sciatic nerve regeneration across a defect bridge

E Biazar, SH Keshel - Asaio Journal, 2013 - journals.lww.com
The aim of this study was to produce a chitosan–cross-linked nanofibrous biodegradable
poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) nerve conduit. The artificial nerve scaffold …

Suspension matrices for improved Schwann-cell survival after implantation into the injured rat spinal cord

V Patel, G Joseph, A Patel, S Patel, D Bustin… - Journal of …, 2010 - liebertpub.com
Trauma to the spinal cord produces endogenously irreversible tissue and functional loss,
requiring the application of therapeutic approaches to achieve meaningful restoration …