PEG-chitosan (Neuro-PEG) induced restoration of motor function after complete transection of the dorsal spinal cord in swine. A pilot study.

Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) remains an unmet medical need. Recently, fusogens, such as polyethylene glycol (PEG), have been proven effective in restoring sensorimotor function after complete transection of the spinal cord at different levels and in different species. Here, we report on the use of a PEG-chitosan combo in a different animal model (swine).

Chitosan/PEG-mediated spinal cord fusion after complete dorsal transection in rabbits - functional results at 30 days.

Background: The aim was to study functional recovery in experimental animals (rabbits) with transected spinal cords treated with a combination of photo-cross-linked chitosan in a homogeneous mixture with polyethylene glycol (PEG-chitosan).

Methods: 20 rabbits ( = 10 experimental and = 10 controls) were submitted to complete spinal cord transection at T9. The experimental group received an intraoperative injection of PEG-chitosan.

Recovery of spinal cord functions after experimental complete crossection under the effect of chitosan polymeric compounds.

Unlabelled: Currently, there is no effective method of treating complete spinal cord intersection. One of the promising experimental approaches is substances promoting repair and fusion of axonal membranes.

Objective: To study clinical and functional recovery in experimental animals with transected spinal cord after management with photo-cross-linked chitosan in a homogeneous mixture with polyethylene glycol.