2014
Transplantation of Schwann cells and olfactory ensheathing cells as a therapeutic strategy in spinal cord injury
Kocsis J, Bunge M. Transplantation of Schwann cells and olfactory ensheathing cells as a therapeutic strategy in spinal cord injury. 2014, 496-513. DOI: 10.1017/cbo9780511995583.036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNervous systemNeural repairNormal central nervous systemSpinal cord damageSpinal cord injuryRecovery of functionCentral nervous systemNeuron replacementCerebral palsyCord damageCord injuryAxonal regenerationNeuronal deathSchwann cellsTherapeutic strategiesAxon regenerationNeurological rehabilitationBrain disordersCell therapyRehabilitation professionalsInjuryRepairRehabilitationBasic scienceStem cell biology
1998
A summary of mechanistic hypotheses of gabapentin pharmacology
Taylor C, Gee N, Su T, Kocsis J, Welty D, Brown J, Dooley D, Boden P, Singh L. A summary of mechanistic hypotheses of gabapentin pharmacology. Epilepsy Research 1998, 29: 233-249. PMID: 9551785, DOI: 10.1016/s0920-1211(97)00084-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosisNon-vesicular GABA releaseCellular mechanismsVoltage-sensitive Ca2Specific amino acid transportersGabapentin bindsGABA releaseNeuronal deathElectrophysiology resultsAnticonvulsant drugsLateral sclerosisNeuroprotective activityNeurobehavioral actionsPharmacological actionsGabapentinAnimal modelsHuman whole bloodBrain tissueMonoamine neurotransmittersAmino acid transportersWhole bloodAcid transportersAuxiliary subunitsPharmacologyRate of synthesis