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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
ISSN: 1394-195X
Vol. 16, No. 2, 2009, pp. 10-14
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Bioline Code: mj09011
Full paper language: English
Document type: Short Communication
Document available free of charge
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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 16, No. 2, 2009, pp. 10-14
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The Role Of Cells, Neurotrophins, Extracellular Matrix And Cell Surface Molecules In Peripheral Nerve Regeneration
Naidu, Murali
Abstract
Wallerian degeneration is a complicated process whereby axons and myelin sheaths undergo
degeneration, and eventually are phagocytosed by macrophages and Schwann cells following nerve
damage. Schwann cells proliferate and the endoneural tubes persist. In addition, neurotrophins,
neural cell adhesion molecules, cytokines and other soluble factors are upregulated to facilitate
regeneration. The important role of cellular components, neurotrophins, and extracellular matrix
components, including cell surface molecules involved in this regenerative process, is highlighted and
discussed in this review.
Keywords
cell surface molecules extracellular matrix, nerve growth factors, nerve regeneration, Schwann cells, neurosciences
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