According to researchers from the University of California, USA, human stem cells injected into partially paralyzed mice can help restore the function of damaged spinal cord nerves.
The study shows that human stem cells can generate new nerve cells, including oligodendrocytes, which assist in transmitting electrical signals to the injured nerve cells. Approximately 16 weeks after receiving this treatment, the partially paralyzed mice demonstrated signs of “long-term recovery” in their ability to walk compared to mice that did not undergo the treatment.
Researchers hope that this stem cell therapy could be applied to restore spinal cord function in humans, although further research is needed before it can be tested on human subjects.
