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Spinal cord regeneration: the action of neurotrophin-3 in spinal cord injury in rats
Narazaki, Douglas Kenji; Barros Filho, Tarcisio Eloy Pessoa de; Oliveira, Claudia Regina G. C. Mendes de; Cristante, Alexandre Fogaça; Iutaka, Alexandre Sadao; Marcon, Raphael Martus; Oliveira, Reginaldo Perilo.
  • Narazaki, Douglas Kenji; São Paulo University. Medical School. Hospital das Clínicas. Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology. São Paulo. BR
  • Barros Filho, Tarcisio Eloy Pessoa de; São Paulo University. Medical School. Hospital das Clínicas. Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology. São Paulo. BR
  • Oliveira, Claudia Regina G. C. Mendes de; São Paulo University. Medical School. Hospital das Clínicas. Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology. São Paulo. BR
  • Cristante, Alexandre Fogaça; São Paulo University. Medical School. Hospital das Clínicas. Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology. São Paulo. BR
  • Iutaka, Alexandre Sadao; São Paulo University. Medical School. Hospital das Clínicas. Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology. São Paulo. BR
  • Marcon, Raphael Martus; São Paulo University. Medical School. Hospital das Clínicas. Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology. São Paulo. BR
  • Oliveira, Reginaldo Perilo; São Paulo University. Medical School. Hospital das Clínicas. Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology. São Paulo. BR
Clinics ; 61(5): 453-460, Oct. 2006. ilus, tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-436770
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

For many years, it was believed that medullary regeneration could not occur, although currently there are many trials using neurotrophic factors, stem cells, fetal medulla grafts, peripheral nerve grafts, and antibodies against myelin-associated proteins that demonstrate the existence of the possibility of spinal cord regeneration. The purpose of this study was to investigate the action of neurotrophin-3, a novel neurotrophic factor.

METHODS:

The New York University impactor, a standardized device for delivery of spinal cord injuries was used on 33 rats, which were divided into 2 groups a control group receiving distilled water intraperitoneally and a treatment group receiving neurotrophin-3 intraperitoneally.

RESULTS:

Using the Basso, Beattie, and Bresnahan scale, the locomotor recovery curve for the neurotrophin-3 treated group was superior to that of the control group (P < 0.05); the administration of neurotrophin-3 was associated with the absence of deaths, while the control group showed a 28.5 percent (P = 0.026) mortality rate. Other parameters (hematuria rate and histological analysis) showed no significant differences.

CONCLUSIONS:

Based on these results, it appears that a strong relationship exists between the use of neurotrophin-3 in rats with spinal cord injury and better functional recovery.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Por muitos anos acreditou-se que a regeneração medular não fosse factível. Atualmente porém, existem várias experiências utilizando fatores neurotróficos, células troncos, enxerto de medula fetal, enxerto de nervo periférico e anticorpos contra proteínas associadas a mielina que sugerem o contrário. Esta pesquisa estudou a ação de um dos mais novos neurotróficos, o Neurotrophin-3.

MÉTODOS:

As lesões medulares foram realizadas através do New York University impator, método experimental de produção de lesão medular padronizada. Foram utilizados 33 ratos divididos em 2 grupos. Um grupo controle com administração intraperitoneal de água destilada e um grupo tratamento, tratado com Neurotrophin-3 por via intraperitoneal.

RESULTADOS:

Observamos que a curva de recuperação locomotora, segundo a escala de Basso, Beattie e Bresnahan, do grupo Neurotrophin-3 foi superior à do grupo controle (p < 0,05); a administração de Neurotrophin-3 determinou ausência de mortes no grupo tratamento, enquanto o grupo controle apresentou taxa de mortalidade de 28,5 por cento (p = 0,026). Os outros parâmetros (taxa de hematúria e análise histológica) não apresentaram diferenças estatisticamente significantes.

CONCLUSÕES:

Existe forte relação entre a aplicação de Neurotrophin-3 em ratos com lesão medular e melhor recuperação funcional.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Spinal Cord Injuries / Nerve Regeneration Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Animals Language: English Journal: Clinics Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2006 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: São Paulo University/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Spinal Cord Injuries / Nerve Regeneration Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Animals Language: English Journal: Clinics Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2006 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: São Paulo University/BR