2001
Transplantation of Cryopreserved Adult Human Schwann Cells Enhances Axonal Conduction in Demyelinated Spinal Cord
Kohama I, Lankford K, Preiningerova J, White F, Vollmer T, Kocsis J. Transplantation of Cryopreserved Adult Human Schwann Cells Enhances Axonal Conduction in Demyelinated Spinal Cord. Journal Of Neuroscience 2001, 21: 944-950. PMID: 11157080, PMCID: PMC2605383, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.21-03-00944.2001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman Schwann cellsSchwann cellsDorsal columnsSural nerveAxonal conductionIntra-axonal recording techniquesDorsal column lesionLegs of patientsDemyelinated spinal cordHuman sural nerveAdult human Schwann cellsFunctional remyelinationExtensive remyelinationCell-based therapiesMultiple sclerosisVascular diseaseSpinal cordWistar ratsConduction blockAdult CNSConduction velocityLesion zoneAction potentialsMonoclonal antibodiesLesions
1998
Transplanted Olfactory Ensheathing Cells Remyelinate and Enhance Axonal Conduction in the Demyelinated Dorsal Columns of the Rat Spinal Cord
Imaizumi T, Lankford K, Waxman S, Greer C, Kocsis J. Transplanted Olfactory Ensheathing Cells Remyelinate and Enhance Axonal Conduction in the Demyelinated Dorsal Columns of the Rat Spinal Cord. Journal Of Neuroscience 1998, 18: 6176-6185. PMID: 9698311, PMCID: PMC2605360, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.18-16-06176.1998.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDorsal column axonsRat spinal cordSpinal cordRemyelinated axonsDorsal columnsAdult rat spinal cordExtent of remyelinationTransplantation of OECsSpinal cord lesionsCell injection siteQuantitative histological analysisFunctional remyelinationCord lesionsAxonal conductionNeonatal ratsFocal injectionsConduction blockSchwann cellsConduction velocityInjection siteElectrophysiological propertiesAction potentialsAxonsHistological analysisTransplantation
1997
Functional Repair of Myelinated Fibers in the Spinal Cord by Transplantation of Glial Cells
Waxman S, Kocsis J. Functional Repair of Myelinated Fibers in the Spinal Cord by Transplantation of Glial Cells. Altschul Symposia Series 1997, 283-298. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4615-5949-8_28.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConduction velocityMyelinated axonsMyelin sheathNon-myelinated fibresClinical deficitsMyelin damageConduction abnormalitiesDemyelinated axonsSpinal cordGlial cellsMyelinated fibersConduction blockSynaptic terminalsAction potentialsRefractory periodCell bodiesDemyelinated fibersAxonsFunctional repair
1992
Conduction properties of spinal cord axons in the myelin-deficient rat mutant
Utzschneider D, Black J, Kocsis J. Conduction properties of spinal cord axons in the myelin-deficient rat mutant. Neuroscience 1992, 49: 221-228. PMID: 1407548, DOI: 10.1016/0306-4522(92)90090-o.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDorsal column axonsMyelin-deficient rat mutantsSpinal cordFrequency-dependent conduction blockNormal age-matched ratsBrain slice chamberMyelin-deficient rat spinal cordAction potential dischargeRat mutantAge-matched ratsRat spinal cordSpinal cord axonsAction potential conductionControl ratsDemyelinated axonsConduction blockConduction velocityRefractory periodPotential dischargeControl axonsSlice chamberPharmacological resultsPotential conductionAxonsCompensatory mechanisms
1987
Activity-evoked increases in extracellular potassium modulate presynaptic excitability in the CA1 region of the hippocampus
Poolos N, Mauk M, Kocsis J. Activity-evoked increases in extracellular potassium modulate presynaptic excitability in the CA1 region of the hippocampus. Journal Of Neurophysiology 1987, 58: 404-416. PMID: 3655875, DOI: 10.1152/jn.1987.58.2.404.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEnd of stimulationConduction velocityRepetitive stimulationCA1 afferentsStratum radiatumCA1 regionPostsynaptic elementsPostsynaptic activityBiphasic changeRat hippocampal slice preparationCompound action potentialHippocampal slice preparationCharacteristic field potentialHigher stimulation frequenciesPostsynaptic modulationPresynaptic volleyKynurenic acidPyramidal cellsSlice preparationPresynaptic axonsPresynaptic excitabilitySynaptic transmissionConduction blockIon-sensitive microelectrodesPostsynaptic activation
1986
Action potential characteristics of demyelinated rat sciatic nerve following application of 4-aminopyridine
Targ E, Kocsis J. Action potential characteristics of demyelinated rat sciatic nerve following application of 4-aminopyridine. Brain Research 1986, 363: 1-9. PMID: 3004637, DOI: 10.1016/0006-8993(86)90652-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAction potentialsSciatic nerveFrequency-following abilityMultiple spike dischargesSite of demyelinationCompound action potentialPotassium channel blockerRat sciatic nerveAction potential characteristicsVariety of abnormalitiesAbsolute refractory periodExcitability changesPharmacological blockadeSpontaneous firingDemyelinated axonsChannel blockersConduction slowingConduction blockSpike dischargesLesion siteRefractory periodExcitability propertiesClinical useAxonsPotassium channels