Axonal Regeneration in the Central Nervous System
摘要
The second chapter focuses on spinal cord injuries (SCIs). In addition to the biological and clinical basics, the differences to peripheral nerve regeneration are discussed, including the causes of axonal growth inhibition in the adult CNS. The current treatment approaches in the acute and chronic phase following SCIs are presented, and novel therapies using biopolymers, stem cell transplants, electrical stimulation, bioprostheses, and rehabilitation measures are introduced.