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Brachial Plexus Avulsion: A Model for Axonal Regeneration Study
Su,Huanxing1,2; Yuan,Qiuju1; Zhou,Lihua4; Wu,Wutian1,3
2015-02-06
Source PublicationNeural Regeneration
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages101-115
Abstract

Root avulsion of the brachial plexus is a devastating injury that results in massive motoneuron death and paralysis of the corresponding muscle groups. Various approaches such as pharmaceutical applications and microsurgical interventions have been extensively studied to restore the loss of injured motoneurons and recover function. However, the treatment for brachial plexus injury is still a challenging problem. The challenge that lies in brachial plexus injury treatment is that motoneuron death in the lesioned segments is relatively high and little is known about how inhibitory signals or lack of appropriate guidance molecules influences regeneration. This chapter summarizes the anatomical structure of the brachial plexus, the experimental models of brachial plexus avulsion, neuronal and glial responses to avulsion injury, and cellular and molecular profiles in the avulsed spinal cord at various ages and in various species. This chapter also summarizes a number of potential strategies for the treatment of brachial plexus avulsion, including microsurgical interventions using peripheral nerve graft or ventral root reimplantation; the use of small molecules, trophic factors, or small interfering RNA to promote motoneuron survival and regeneration; the application of inhibitors of the degeneration pathway; cell-based therapies; and, last, combined therapies for brachial plexus avulsion. We believe that a combination of multiple treatments may be necessary to acquire the most beneficial effects in treating the devastating injury characterized by motoneuron loss.

KeywordBrachial Plexus Cell Therapy Degeneration Motoneurons Muscle Atrophy Root Avulsion Spinal Cord Stem Cells Ventral Root Reimplantation
DOI10.1016/B978-0-12-801732-6.00006-9
URLView the original
Language英語English
ISBN9780128018347;9780128017326;
WOS IDWOS:000411690800008
Scopus ID2-s2.0-84940030401
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CollectionUniversity of Macau
Corresponding AuthorSu,Huanxing
Affiliation1.Department of Anatomy,LKS Faculty of Medicine,The University of Hong Kong,Pokfulam,China
2.State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine,Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences,University of Macau,Macao SAR,Macao
3.GHM Institute of CNS Regeneration,Jinan University,Guangzhou,China
4.Department of Anatomy,Zhong Shan School of Medicine,Sun Yat-Sen University,Guangzhou,China
First Author AffilicationInstitute of Chinese Medical Sciences
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Su,Huanxing,Yuan,Qiuju,Zhou,Lihua,et al. Brachial Plexus Avulsion: A Model for Axonal Regeneration Study[M]. Neural Regeneration:Elsevier Inc., 2015, 101-115.
APA Su,Huanxing., Yuan,Qiuju., Zhou,Lihua., & Wu,Wutian (2015). Brachial Plexus Avulsion: A Model for Axonal Regeneration Study. Neural Regeneration, 101-115.
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