Publications by authors named "Aliya Glattstein"
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Electrical motor cortex stimulation can enhance motor function and support structural changes in the corticospinal system after injuries, with a focus on finding molecular biomarkers for this plasticity.
- Two neuromodulation techniques were tested: repetitive multipulse stimulation (rMPS) and intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), revealing that only iTBS effectively promoted corticospinal tract sprouting after short-term stimulation.
- Key molecular changes, including mTOR activation and PTEN deactivation, were associated with significant axon growth, indicating that iTBS may be the better option for recovery after spinal cord injuries due to its effects on both structural and physiological plasticity.
