[Biological changes after axonal stretch and their mechanisms]

Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao. 2013 Oct;35(5):571-5. doi: 10.3881/j.issn.1000-503X.2013.05.016.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Research on peripheral nervous injuries, especially the stretched injuries, is important to improve the clinical effectiveness and alleviate the patients's pain. In recent years, the biological changes and mechanics of stretched axons have been hot topics. This article reviews the recent advances in the morphological changes of axons as well as changes in cellular membrane, cytoskeleton, cellular metabolism, and action potential after axonal stretch.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Action Potentials
  • Animals
  • Axons / metabolism*
  • Axons / pathology*
  • Cell Membrane / pathology
  • Cytoskeleton / pathology
  • Humans
  • Stress, Mechanical*