Spinal Cord Injury — Healing from Within
Michelle Monje
Abstract
Loss of oligodendrocytes after spinal cord injury results in demyelination and impairs the function of neurons. A recent study shows a potential strategy to replace oligodendrocytes.
Topics & Concepts
Spinal cord injurySpinal cordNeuroscienceMedicineOligodendrocyteBiologyMyelinCentral nervous systemNeurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanismsNeurogenetic and Muscular Disorders ResearchSpinal Cord Injury Research