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- Title
White matter regeneration induced by aligned fibrin nanofiber hydrogel contributes to motor functional recovery in canine T12 spinal cord injury.
- Authors
Cao, Zheng; Man, Weitao; Xiong, Yuhui; Guo, Yi; Yang, Shuhui; Liu, Dongkang; Zhao, He; Yang, Yongdong; Yao, Shenglian; Li, Chuzhong; Zhao, Lingyun; Sun, Xiaodan; Guo, Hua; Wang, Guihuai; Wang, Xiumei
- Abstract
A hierarchically aligned fibrin hydrogel (AFG) that possesses soft stiffness and aligned nanofiber structure has been successfully proven to facilitate neuroregeneration in vitro and in vivo. However, its potential in promoting nerve regeneration in large animal models that is critical for clinical translation has not been sufficiently specified. Here, the effects of AFG on directing neuroregeneration in canine hemisected T12 spinal cord injuries were explored. Histologically obvious white matter regeneration consisting of a large area of consecutive, compact and aligned nerve fibers is induced by AFG, leading to a significant motor functional restoration. The canines with AFG implantation start to stand well with their defective legs from 3 to 4 weeks postoperatively and even effortlessly climb the steps from 7 to 8 weeks. Moreover, high-resolution multi-shot diffusion tensor imaging illustrates the spatiotemporal dynamics of nerve regeneration rapidly crossing the lesion within 4 weeks in the AFG group. Our findings indicate that AFG could be a potential therapeutic vehicle for spinal cord injury by inducing rapid white matter regeneration and restoring locomotion, pointing out its promising prospect in clinic practice.
- Subjects
SPINAL cord injuries; WHITE matter (Nerve tissue); DIFFUSION tensor imaging; NERVOUS system regeneration; FIBRIN; CERVICAL cord; MOTOR neurons
- Publication
Regenerative Biomaterials, 2022, Vol 9, p1
- ISSN
2056-3418
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/rb/rbab069