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Vascular link to nervous system may boost spinal injury treatmentRSS Feed
Scientists are hopeful that a newly discovered connection between the vascular and nervous systems in humans will help them to better understand spinal injury repair.
A key molecule in the vascular system has been shown to direct axons during the formation of neural circuits by researchers at the Institut de Recerches Cliniques de Montreal.
The findings are consistent with recent studies which have suggested that the same reference points used to guide axons also help blood vessels to reach their target, during development.
Lead researcher Dr Frederic Charron notes that the findings, published in yesterday's Neuron journal (June 9th), could prove pivotal in the development of new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
He said: "This research could have an important long-term impact in the field of spinal cord repair, as the results will help us better understand the development of the spinal cord."
Dr Charron added that enhanced understanding of these axon-guiding molecules will make it easier to treat spinal cord injury.
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