Visualization of peripheral nerve regeneration

A variety of treatments for repairing the peripheral nerve injuries have been developed. Monitoring the peripheral nerve regeneration process in vivo without invasion, however, is less reported. This article describes the treatment options for the peripheral nerve regeneration and compares the treatments suitable for nerve injuries. On the other hand, this article provides choices of imaging tools for visualizing the nerve regeneration in real-time. Using the appropriate imaging tool may help understand the process and mechanism of peripheral nerve regeneration under various treatments.

Researchers at the Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering in Taipei, Taiwan, led by Dr. Hsu have been involved in peripheral nerve regeneration research for more than ten years. Dr. Hsu and her team have focused on development of polymeric nerve conduits to facilitate peripheral nerve regeneration.

To better translate the research from animal experiments to human therapies, they have recently paid more attention on clinically available methods to visualize the peripheral nerve regeneration process.

This mini-review in Neural Regeneration Research (Vol. 9, No. 10, 2014) proposes a few imaging tools that may help visualize the peripheral nerve regeneration process in vivo and in real-time. This article reviews the treatment options and imaging tools for peripheral nerve repair, which contributes to our knowledge in the related field.

More information:
"Visualization of Peripheral Nerve Regeneration" by Ting-Chen Tseng et a.

Provided by Neural Regeneration Research