Polarization of nerve regeneration (electrotaxis)

Surg Neurol. 1988 May;29(5):372-88. doi: 10.1016/0090-3019(88)90046-8.

Abstract

Regeneration of both median nerves was studied in the rat in three different experimental models of centrocentral anastomosis through an interposed segment of pre-degenerated tibial nerve after denervation by spinal root transection. Different patterns of regeneration were observed in the anastomoses. These patterns suggest a bio-electrical polarity related to neuronal function. The present experimental model appears to offer a new opportunity to study neuronal regeneration under the influence of defined bioelectrical conditions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Animals
  • Axons / physiology
  • Electrophysiology
  • Median Nerve / cytology
  • Median Nerve / physiology
  • Median Nerve / ultrastructure
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Nerve Regeneration*
  • Tibial Nerve / transplantation