Bio-inspired hydrogel boosts nerve regrowth, heals spinal cord injury

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Health,Inventions And Machines,Spinal Cord

Hydrogel made with hyaluronic acid-graft-dopamine and a designer peptide improved motor function in animals after spinal cord injury.

Scientists have come up with a way to heal spinal cord injury in animals that shows promise in especially improving motor function during recovery.

“The gel transforms dense scar tissue into a welcoming environment, where tissue repair-promoting cells can infiltrate and support nerve healing,” the statement added. The study showed that hyaluronic acid-graft-dopamine and designer peptide hydrogel, were enhanced with curcumin and Neurotrophin-3 .

 

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