The implantation of suspension of Schwann cell modified by nerve growth factor and brain-derived neurtrophic factor and fetal spinal cord cells for the promotion of repairing spinal cord injuries in rats
- VernacularTitle:神经生长因子和脑源性神经营养因子基因修饰的雪旺细胞和胚胎脊髓细胞悬液植入促进大鼠脊髓损伤修复的研究
- Author:
Shiqing FENG
;
Shifu GUO
;
Junchang CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Spinal cord injuries;
Brain derived neurotrophic factor;
Nerve regeneration;
Transplantation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics
1996;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective An investigation of the effectiveness of treatment of spinal cord injuries(SCI) from the point of view of the transforming factor. Methods Animal model of SCI was made by modified Allens method. Mixed grafts of Schwann cells(SCs) modified with nerve growth factor(NGF) and brain derived neurotrophic factor(BDNF) genes along with fetal spinal cord cell suspension(FSCS) were transplanted into SCI site after 1 month and 3 months. Immunocytochemical staining was conducted for neurofilament(NF), glial fibrillary acidic protein(GFAP), myelin basic protein(MBP), 5 hydroxytryptamine/serotonin(5 HT), NGF, BDNF and the results analyzed with image pattern analysis. Pathological changes of spinal cord tissues were observed with light and electronic microscopy. Results These findings demonstrate the advantages of using mixed grafts of NGF and BDNF genetically modified SCs with FSCS in SCI in the rat: 1) They can be well integrated with the host and survive, 2) FSCS plays the role of bridging and mesomerism, 3) SCs can act as canal tubes and guides for the axons, 4)NGF and BDNF may stimulate the growth of axons and salvage the injuried neruron. Conclusion Mixed grafts of SCs genetically modified with NGF and BDNF genes along with FSCS may be effective measures for the treatment of SCI.
