2015
Comprehensive Corticospinal Labeling with mu-crystallin Transgene Reveals Axon Regeneration after Spinal Cord Trauma in ngr1−/− Mice
Fink KL, Strittmatter SM, Cafferty WB. Comprehensive Corticospinal Labeling with mu-crystallin Transgene Reveals Axon Regeneration after Spinal Cord Trauma in ngr1−/− Mice. Journal Of Neuroscience 2015, 35: 15403-15418. PMID: 26586827, PMCID: PMC4649010, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.3165-15.2015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmidinesAnalysis of VarianceAnimalsAxonsBiotinCrystallinsDextransDisease Models, AnimalFunctional LateralityGene Expression RegulationGlial Fibrillary Acidic ProteinGPI-Linked ProteinsLuminescent ProteinsMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, TransgenicMu-CrystallinsMyelin ProteinsNerve RegenerationNogo Receptor 1Pyramidal TractsReceptors, Cell SurfaceRecovery of FunctionSpinal Cord InjuriesConceptsCorticospinal tractCST axonsTransgenic miceMotor tractsDextran amineFunctional deficitsSpinal cordAxon regenerationSpinal Cord Injury StudySpontaneous axon regenerationSpinal cord traumaNogo receptor 1Permanent functional deficitsPersistent functional deficitsBilateral pyramidotomyDorsal hemisectionMidthoracic cordCord traumaMotor pathwaysAdult CNSCST regenerationInjury studiesLesion siteRegenerating fibersNeural repair
2013
Multimodal exercises simultaneously stimulating cortical and brainstem pathways after unilateral corticospinal lesion
Harel NY, Yigitkanli K, Fu Y, Cafferty WB, Strittmatter SM. Multimodal exercises simultaneously stimulating cortical and brainstem pathways after unilateral corticospinal lesion. Brain Research 2013, 1538: 17-25. PMID: 24055330, PMCID: PMC3873870, DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2013.07.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBrainstem pathwaysMultimodal exerciseCorticospinal tractTraining groupContext of injuryCST pathwayAnatomical outcomesCST injuryPostural exercisesCorticospinal lesionsCollateral sproutingCST lesionElectrophysiological assessmentSpinal cordPhysical exerciseGait kinematicsLimb performanceSynaptic strengthLesionsSubcortical circuitsFiber densityMiceInjuryFurther studiesExercise
2012
PlexinA2 limits recovery from corticospinal axotomy by mediating oligodendrocyte-derived Sema6A growth inhibition
Shim SO, Cafferty WB, Schmidt EC, Kim BG, Fujisawa H, Strittmatter SM. PlexinA2 limits recovery from corticospinal axotomy by mediating oligodendrocyte-derived Sema6A growth inhibition. Molecular And Cellular Neuroscience 2012, 50: 193-200. PMID: 22564823, PMCID: PMC3383336, DOI: 10.1016/j.mcn.2012.04.007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAxonal growthSpinal cordPellet retrieval taskCervical spinal cordWild-type miceContralateral gray matterAxon guidance cuesSevered fibersSprouted fibersAxonal sproutingCorticofugal projectionsFunctional recoveryBehavioral recoveryCNS injuryImpaired forelimbClass 3 semaphorinsCorticospinal fibersCorticospinal tractMedullary pyramidsSynaptic punctaInhibitor receptorsType miceUnilateral pyramidotomyNeuron inhibitionAdult trauma
2004
Neonatal hypoxia suppresses oligodendrocyte Nogo-A and increases axonal sprouting in a rodent model for human prematurity
Weiss J, Takizawa B, McGee A, Stewart WB, Zhang H, Ment L, Schwartz M, Strittmatter S. Neonatal hypoxia suppresses oligodendrocyte Nogo-A and increases axonal sprouting in a rodent model for human prematurity. Experimental Neurology 2004, 189: 141-149. PMID: 15296844, DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2004.05.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAnimalsAnimals, NewbornAxonsBehavior, AnimalBiotinCentral Nervous SystemDextransDisease Models, AnimalExploratory BehaviorHumansHypoxia, BrainImmunoblottingImmunohistochemistryInfant, NewbornInfant, PrematureMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMyelin Basic ProteinMyelin ProteinsMyelin-Associated GlycoproteinNogo ProteinsOligodendrogliaReceptors, Cell SurfaceTime FactorsConceptsChronic sublethal hypoxiaPeriventricular leukomalaciaMyelin associated glycoproteinCorticospinal tractWhite matterLow birth weight infantsCerebral white matter volumeBirth weight infantsLow birth weightAnterograde axonal tracingPeriventricular white matterPremature human infantsCNS white matterWhite matter volumeHypoxia-induced reductionWeight infantsAxonal sproutingCerebral ventriculomegalyCorticofugal fibersLocomotor hyperactivityNeonatal hypoxiaPersistent abnormalitiesMotor cortexBirth weightHuman prematurity
2002
Nogo-66 receptor antagonist peptide promotes axonal regeneration
GrandPré T, Li S, Strittmatter SM. Nogo-66 receptor antagonist peptide promotes axonal regeneration. Nature 2002, 417: 547-551. PMID: 12037567, DOI: 10.1038/417547a.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmino Acid SequenceAnimalsAxonsBinding, CompetitiveCentral Nervous SystemCulture Media, ConditionedFemaleGPI-Linked ProteinsGrowth ConesMolecular Sequence DataMotor ActivityMyelin ProteinsMyelin SheathNerve RegenerationNeuritesNogo Receptor 1Peptide FragmentsProtein Structure, TertiaryRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyReceptors, Cell SurfaceSpinal Cord InjuriesConceptsCentral nervous systemAxonal regenerationNogo-66NEP1-40Antagonist peptideAxonal outgrowthNogo-66 receptorPotential therapeutic agentCorticospinal tract regenerationAxonal outgrowth inhibitionCNS myelin inhibitionSignificant axon growthIntrathecal administrationFunctional recoveryCNS injuryCorticospinal tractOutgrowth inhibitorCompetitive antagonistNervous systemMyelin inhibitionTherapeutic agentsAxon growthMonoclonal antibodiesAdult mammalsNogo