Publications by authors named "Jonathan Prager"
Article Synopsis
- OEC transplantation could help treat spinal cord injuries in both animals and people.
- Chondroitin sulfate proteoglycans in the injury area make it hard for nerves to heal, so scientists modified dog OECs to produce an enzyme that breaks these down.
- The modified OECs helped nerves grow better after being transplanted into injured areas in rats, showing promise for future treatments in pets and humans.
