Transplantation of Neuregulin1-Overexpressing Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Cells Accelerates Motor Functional Recovery by Facilitating Neurite Outgrowth and Reducing Cell Apoptosis in Rat after Spinal Cord Injury
Abstract:Background: Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) transplantation offers an attractive strategy for treating multiply neurological diseases. Neuregulin1 (NRG1) plays fundamental roles in nervous system development and nerve repair. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether transplantation of NRG1-overexpressing BMSCs could alleviate spinal cord injury (SCI), and to explore the possible underling mechanisms. Methods: In vitro, NRG1-overexpressing BMSCs were constructed via plasmid transfection, and c… Show more
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