Scientists understand how to restore brain cells

Injections of the specific biomaterials may help restore brain tissue damaged in car accidents or from gunshot wounds. This results in the studies were American scientists from the University of Clemson / South Carolina / specializing in bioinzhenerii.Sotrudnik Ning Zhang of the University in the laboratory has received data indicating that the gel-based biomaterials made from synthetic and natural components of a positive effect on the growth of stem cells responsible for regeneration of the cerebral cortex. "We have noticed - she said - that is a restoration of brain areas injured from gunshot wounds, but the technique could in principle also be used in the treatment of injuries sustained in car accidents or strokes." These results were presented at the Military Research Forum Held in early September in Kansas City / Missouri. One of the most important tasks of the forum was to discuss the health concerns of military members, their families and veteranov.Primenyaemye Current treatments primarily focus on the creation with the help of pharmaceuticals neuroprotectors - a protective layer around the damaged tissue that has limited permeability. It protects the affected areas, but makes it difficult to flow to them medicines. The advantage of injections is that they will introduce drugs into the affected areas of the brain, bypassing the drug blokadu.Nesmotrya that the technique has been tested only in laboratory rats, scientists have promised in the near future to move to human clinical trials. At the completion of the study the Ministry of Defense has allocated 220 thousand dollars.