2010
MAG and OMgp Synergize with Nogo-A to Restrict Axonal Growth and Neurological Recovery after Spinal Cord Trauma
Cafferty WB, Duffy P, Huebner E, Strittmatter SM. MAG and OMgp Synergize with Nogo-A to Restrict Axonal Growth and Neurological Recovery after Spinal Cord Trauma. Journal Of Neuroscience 2010, 30: 6825-6837. PMID: 20484625, PMCID: PMC2883258, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.6239-09.2010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnalysis of VarianceAnimalsBiotinCells, CulturedDextransDisease Models, AnimalFemaleFunctional LateralityGanglia, SpinalGPI-Linked ProteinsMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMutationMyelin ProteinsMyelin-Associated GlycoproteinMyelin-Oligodendrocyte GlycoproteinNerve Tissue ProteinsNeuronsNogo ProteinsPyramidal TractsReceptors, Cell SurfaceReceptors, SerotoninRecovery of FunctionSpinal Cord InjuriesConceptsAxonal growthSpinal Cord Injury StudyMutant miceGreater axonal growthGreater behavioral recoverySpinal cord traumaWild-type miceAxonal growth inhibitionHeterozygous mutant miceDeficient myelinNeurological recoveryCNS damageTriple-mutant miceBehavioral recoveryCord traumaFunctional recoveryNeurological functionMyelin inhibitorsAxonal regrowthReceptor mechanismsInjury studiesMyelin inhibitionDecoy receptorOptimal chanceMice
2007
Functional Axonal Regeneration through Astrocytic Scar Genetically Modified to Digest Chondroitin Sulfate Proteoglycans
Cafferty WB, Yang SH, Duffy PJ, Li S, Strittmatter SM. Functional Axonal Regeneration through Astrocytic Scar Genetically Modified to Digest Chondroitin Sulfate Proteoglycans. Journal Of Neuroscience 2007, 27: 2176-2185. PMID: 17329414, PMCID: PMC2848955, DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.5176-06.2007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChondroitin sulfate proteoglycanRole of CSPGsTransgenic miceSensory axon regenerationMotor function recoveryFunctional axonal regenerationCombination-based therapyEnzyme chondroitinase ABCSulfate proteoglycanDorsal hemisectionAxotomized neuronsDorsal rhizotomyCorticospinal axonsCNS injuryFunction recoveryMyelin inhibitorsAxonal regenerationAstrocytic scarLocal efficacyTraumatic injuryAxon regenerationLesion siteInhibitory moleculesFunctional regenerationChondroitinase ABC
2004
Nogo-66 Receptor Prevents Raphespinal and Rubrospinal Axon Regeneration and Limits Functional Recovery from Spinal Cord Injury
Kim JE, Liu BP, Park JH, Strittmatter SM. Nogo-66 Receptor Prevents Raphespinal and Rubrospinal Axon Regeneration and Limits Functional Recovery from Spinal Cord Injury. Neuron 2004, 44: 439-451. PMID: 15504325, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2004.10.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords5,7-DihydroxytryptamineAnimalsAxonsBehavior, AnimalBlotting, NorthernBlotting, SouthernBrainCell CountCells, CulturedCloning, MolecularCornified Envelope Proline-Rich ProteinsDesipramineDisease Models, AnimalEvoked Potentials, MotorFemaleGanglia, SpinalGlial Fibrillary Acidic ProteinGlucoseGPI-Linked ProteinsGrowth ConesImmunohistochemistryMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMice, KnockoutMotor ActivityMyelin ProteinsMyelin SheathMyelin-Associated GlycoproteinNerve RegenerationNeuronsNogo ProteinsNogo Receptor 1Phospholipid EthersProteinsPyramidal TractsReceptors, Cell SurfaceRecovery of FunctionSerotoninSerotonin AgentsSpinal CordSpinal Cord InjuriesTime FactorsConceptsAdult CNSNogo-66Spinal cord injuryAdult mammalian CNSNogo-66 receptorDorsal hemisectionDRG neuronsFunctional recoveryRubrospinal fibersCord injuryMyelin inhibitorsComplete transectionCorticospinal fibersMotor functionSpinal cordMotor impairmentAxon regenerationMammalian CNSAxonal growthAxonal outgrowthCNS myelinMiceInhibitory proteinInjuryGrowth cones