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Electrical stimulation of human neural stem cells via conductive polymer nerve g

Severe peripheral nerve injuries often result in permanent loss of function of the affected limb. Current treatments are limited by their efficacy...

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    [title] => Electrical stimulation of human neural stem cells via conductive polymer nerve g
    [paragraph] => Electrical stimulation of human neural stem cells via conductive polymer nerve guides enhances peripheral nerve recovery
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Authors
S Song, KW McConnell, D Amores

 Lab
Stanford Stroke Center, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.
Journal
Biomaterials
Abstract
Severe peripheral nerve injuries often result in permanent loss of function of the affected limb. Current treatments are limited by their efficacy in supporting nerve regeneration and behavioral recovery. Here we demonstrate that electrical stimulation through conductive nerve guides (CNGs) enhances the efficacy of human neural progenitor cells (hNPCs) in treating a sciatic nerve transection in rats. Electrical stimulation strengthened the therapeutic potential of NPCs by upregulating gene expression of neurotrophic factors which are critical in augmenting synaptic remodeling, nerve regeneration, and myelination. Electrically-stimulated hNPC-containing CNGs are significantly more effective in improving sensory and motor functions starting at 1–2 weeks after treatment than either treatment alone. Electrophysiology and muscle assessment demonstrated successful re-innervation of the affected target muscles in this group. Furthermore, histological analysis highlighted an increased number of regenerated nerve fibers with thicker myelination in electrically-stimulated hNPC-containing CNGs. The elevated expression of tyrosine kinase receptors (Trk) receptors, known to bind to neurotrophic factors, indicated the long-lasting effect from electrical stimulation on nerve regeneration and distal nerve re-innervation. These data suggest that electrically-enhanced stem cell-based therapy provides a regenerative rehabilitative approach to promote peripheral nerve regeneration and functional recovery.
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