A study published in the Journal of Neurotrauma reports how scientists identified key molecular mechanisms by which implanted human neural stem cells are able to aid recovery from traumatic brain injury.
University of Texas professor Ping Wu explained that axons and dendrites are the basis of neuron-to-neuron communication, and when they are lost, neuron function is lost.
Stem cell transplantation was found to both prevent further axonal injury and promote axonal re-growth, due to a number of molecular mechanisms that were previously unknown, he explains.
Researchers identified around 400 proteins that respond differently after injury and grafting with neural stem cells before grouping them into a state-of-the-art internet database.
"We're quite excited about these discoveries, because they're highly novel," he said.
"This kind of detailed study is essential to developing safe and effective therapies for traumatic brain injury."
Great news about the advancements of stem cells for those suffering from traumatic brain injuries. Stem cells are giving so many a new ray of hope for so many suffering from a wide range of ailments. The future in my opinion has never been brighter.........MrCordBlood
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