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Novel Approach to Reconstruct Neuronal Circuits after Spinal Cord Injury and Brain Diseases

Research Project Outline

Although innovations in neuronal stem cell science are amaz-ing, neuronal cell transplantation techniques are still unsatis-factory. This is partly because of insuffi cient neurite outgrowth of grafted neurons in the host tissues. We develop a method to encourage neurite extension in damaged neuronal tissues by utilizing cell adhesion molecules-bound magnetic sub-stances, which can be arranged in the putative neuronal cir-cuites in the host tissues suffering from spinal cord injury or brain diseases.

Research Director
HiroshiOnodera
Affiliation
Assisatant Director, National Nishitaga Hosipital
Research Started
2008
Status
ongoing
Research Area
Creation of a Novel Technology towards Diagnosis and Treatment based on Understanding of Molecular Pathogenesis of Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders
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