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. 1981 Nov 20;214(4523):931-3.
doi: 10.1126/science.6171034.

Axonal elongation into peripheral nervous system "bridges" after central nervous system injury in adult rats

S David, A J Aguayo

Axonal elongation into peripheral nervous system "bridges" after central nervous system injury in adult rats

S David et al. Science. .

Abstract

The origin, termination, and length of axonal growth after focal central nervous system injury was examined in adult rats by means of a new experimental model. When peripheral nerve segments were used as "bridges" between the medulla and spinal cord, axons from neurons at both these levels grew approximately 30 millimeters. The regenerative potential of these central neurons seems to be expressed when the central nervous system glial environment is changed to that of the peripheral nervous system.

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