Regenerative Biology: Regeneration after Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Injury
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Neuroscience".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 33
Special Issue Editor
Interests: degenerative processes; motoneurons; tissue engineering; stem cells
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Due to the complex nature of neuronal damage and the challenges associated with regeneration, injuries to the spinal cord and peripheral nerves often result in a series of deficits that are difficult to overcome, leaving patients to endure paralysis and neuropathic pain with limited prospects for recovery. Although peripheral nerve injuries are more quickly repaired and regeneration of axons in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) is possible, full recovery of function, including reflexes and motor coordination, is not expected. In contrast, spinal cord injuries are much more severe in terms of neuronal loss and inflammation in the central nervous system (CNS), which in turn may require complex interventions to mitigate degeneration and stimulate plasticity and recovery of affected neuronal and glial elements.
This Special Issue aims to explore the fundamental biological mechanisms underlying nerve regeneration and to elucidate the molecular and cellular pathways that govern repair processes in both the PNS and CNS. By advancing our understanding of these biological processes, we can pave the way for developing more effective strategies for promoting neuronal recovery. We particularly welcome contributions that offer novel insights into the cellular responses, signaling pathways, and genetic factors involved in regeneration, as well as studies utilizing animal models to investigate these processes. These approaches hold the potential to significantly inform future therapeutic strategies.
Prof. Dr. Alexandre Leite Rodrigues de Oliveira
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Biology is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- neuronal regeneration
- peripheral nerve repair
- spinal cord injury
- axonal growth
- neuroplasticity
- glial cells
- molecular signaling pathways
- stem cells in nerve regeneration
- neuroinflammation
- animal models of nerve injury
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices can be found here.
