Projects 2008/2009

The myelin sheath - i.e. the protective layer surrounding the nerve cells - contains proteins which inhibit nerve growth. Regeneration of injured nerve fibres is prevented by their presence. ...

Secondary tissue damage that occurs after spinal cord injury contributes significantly to permanent functional disabilities. Preventing or minimizing such secondary damage can be expected to ...

If cells which produce nerve growth factors are transplanted into the severed spinal cord, they can stimulate the regeneration of nerve cells. However, severed fibres which start growing again cannot ...