Regeneration for Spinal Cord Disease: From Pathological Mechanisms to Novel Therapeutic Approaches

Dear Colleagues,

The social loss caused by symptoms of spinal cord disease is significant; as a result, various regenerative therapies, such as rehabilitation, cell transplantation, and electrical stimulation, have been implemented as a means to treat it. Still, the effectiveness of regenerative therapies in treating this severe condition is limited. In order to improve these therapies, scientifically adequate evaluations of the pathophysiology, spontaneous recovery, and the post-intervention status of spinal cord injury are required. Furthermore, new insights into the roles of interneurons, mechanisms of plasticity, imaging, and single-cell RNA quantification have the potential to advance regenerative research.  

For this Special Issue, we welcome new perspectives on spinal cord regeneration. We intend to provide the most relevant information about available therapeutic strategies administered alone or in combination with others, as well as basic findings on spinal pathological status to enhance these strategies.

Dr. Munehisa Shinozaki
Guest Editor

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