[Status and application prospect in repair of spinal cord injury by stem cells].

Autor: Wang L; Department of Orthopedic and Spinal Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou Guangdong, 510515, PR China., Wang J, Lu K
Jazyk: čínština
Zdroj: Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery [Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi] 2009 Mar; Vol. 23 (3), pp. 353-7.
Abstrakt: Objective: To review the status and application prospect in repair of spinal cord injury by stem cells.
Methods: The related articles in recent years were extensively reviewed, the biological characteristics of stem cells, the experimental and clinical studies on repair of spinal cord injury by stem cells, the mechanism of the therapy and the problem were discussed and analyzed.
Results: The foundational and clinical study indicated that the great advance was made in repair of spinal cord injury, the stem cells could immigrate in the spinal cord, and differentiate into neuron and secrete neurotrophic factors. So it could promote the repair effects.
Conclusion: Repair of spinal cord injury by stem cells is an effective therapy strategy, but many problems remain to be resolved.
Databáze: MEDLINE