An experimental model for the transplantation of fetal central nervous system cells to the injured spinal cord in rats.
Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo
; 57(6): 257-64, 2002.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12612757
INTRODUCTION: Traumatic spinal cord injury is one of the most disabling conditions occurring in man and thus stimulates a strong interest in its histopathological, biochemical, and functional changes, primarily as we search for preventive and therapeutic methods. PURPOSE: To develop an experimental model for transplantation of cells from the fetal rat central nervous system to the site of an injured spinal cord of an adult rat in which the transplanted cells survive and become integrated. This experimental model will facilitate investigations of factors that promote regeneration and functional recovery after spinal cord trauma. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Fifteen adult Wistar rats underwent laminectomy, and an spinal cord lesion was made with microdissection. Fetal spinal cord tissue was then transplanted to the site of the injury. The rats were monitored over a 48-hour period, and then their vertebral column was completely removed for histological analysis. RESULTS: In 60% of transplanted rats, the fetal tissue at the injured site remained viable in the site of the lesion.
Buscar no Google
Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Medula Espinal
/
Traumatismos da Medula Espinal
/
Transplante de Tecido Fetal
/
Transplante de Células-Tronco
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Animals
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev Hosp Clin Fac Med Sao Paulo
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil