January 2007 in “The FASEB journal” In this study, keratin hydrogels derived from human hair were found to significantly enhance nerve regeneration in a mouse model, acting effectively as scaffolds by influencing Schwann cell behavior.
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September 2011 in “Biochemical journal” This study found that neurotrophin-4 regulates Cav3.2 T-current expression in D-hair neurons via TrkB receptor activation, highlighting its role in mechanosensitive function.
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September 2024 in “Neural Regeneration Research” This study found that using induced pluripotent stem cell-derived mesenchymal stem cells with acellular nerve allografts significantly improved axon regeneration and functional recovery in rats with sciatic nerve injuries, suggesting a promising approach for clinical nerve repair therapies.
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February 2022 in “The journal of neuroscience/The Journal of neuroscience” This study observed that deleting PTEN in mouse facial motoneurons enhanced peripheral axon regeneration but also led to physiological changes and potential hyperplasia in older mice.
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October 2003 in “Journal of Neuroscience” This study found no evidence supporting the hypothesis that Aβ afferents sprout into the superficial laminas of the spinal cord after nerve injury in rats.