Stem Cell Scaffolds for the Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury—A Review

Autor: Grace Hey, Matthew Willman, Aashay Patel, Michael Goutnik, Jonathan Willman, Brandon Lucke-Wold
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Biomechanics, Vol 3, Iss 3, Pp 322-342 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2673-7078
DOI: 10.3390/biomechanics3030028
Popis: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a profoundly debilitating yet common central nervous system condition resulting in significant morbidity and mortality rates. Major causes of SCI encompass traumatic incidences such as motor vehicle accidents, falls, and sports injuries. Present treatment strategies for SCI aim to improve and enhance neurologic functionality. The ability for neural stem cells (NSCs) to differentiate into diverse neural and glial cell precursors has stimulated the investigation of stem cell scaffolds as potential therapeutics for SCI. Various scaffolding modalities including composite materials, natural polymers, synthetic polymers, and hydrogels have been explored. However, most trials remain largely in the preclinical stage, emphasizing the need to further develop and refine these treatment strategies before clinical implementation. In this review, we delve into the physiological processes that underpin NSC differentiation, including substrates and signaling pathways required for axonal regrowth post-injury, and provide an overview of current and emerging stem cell scaffolding platforms for SCI.
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