Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a central nervous system‐(CNS‐) related disorder for which there
is yet no successful treatment. Within the past several years, cell‐based therapies have …

Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a natural polymer that has fascinating attributes, such as
biocompatibility, low cost, and ease of processing, being considered a very interesting …

Spinal cord injury (SCI) represents a significant health and social problem, and therefore it is
vital to develop novel strategies that can specifically target it. In this context, the objective of …

Injury to the peripheral or central nervous systems often results in extensive loss of motor
and sensory function that can greatly diminish quality of life. In both cases, macrophage …

Peripheral nerve injury still remains a major clinical challenge, since the available solutions
lead to dysfunctional nerve regeneration. Even though autologous nerve grafts are the gold …

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The human nervous system is one of the most complicated biological structures to emerge
during development. The regeneration of the damaged nervous system is a clinical issue …

A deregulation or injury in the nervous system usually leads to devastating consequences.
In the particular case of spinal cord injury (SCI), patients have to deal with several …