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Spinal Cord Injury Treatments
- Inserting stem cells that will differentiate into neurons, project axons over the break
- Transplanting glial cells (ex. olfactory ensheathing cells) to guide axon growth across the break
- Introducing neurotrophic/ cell adhesion molecules to promote axon growth across the break for surviving neurons
- Transplanting peripheral neurons to form a bridge around the break and connect the brain and lower spinal cord. Peripheral neurons are chosen as they uniquely have the ability to regrow and reconnect with their targets
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