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They say that regeneration required two other treatments at the same time: placing a cell bridge in the spinal cord injury site to support axon growth, and a "conditioning" stimulus to the injured neuron that turned on regeneration genes for new growth.
Specific growth factors (scientists have identified dozens of proteins that could be effective), used in combination with Schwann cell bridges or peripheral nerve grafts augment regeneration, and attract growth from nerve cells that modulate movements, affect autonomic functions and carry sensory messages.
The research team was encouraged when they found that EG can also usher long nerve fiber growth into surviving spinal cord regions beyond the end of a Schwann cell bridge.
 
 
 
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