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Dr. Michael Fehlings – bioengineered strategies for cervical spinal cord injury and chronic SCI

Michael Fehlings, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS, Professor of Neurosurgery, University of Toronto, Gerald and Tootsie Halbert Chair in Neural Repair and Regeneration, Medical Director, Krembil Neuroscience Center. Stem cells and bioengineered strategies for cervical spinal cord injury. Published on Nov … Continue reading

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Chondroitinase ABC (Ch’ase) a potential future deal maker for Spinal Cord Injuries

Inhibition by scar tissue Following injury, specialised glial cells that normally support neurons accumulate at the injury site and deposit scar tissue. Scar tissue is a major obstacle to spinal cord repair because it creates a physical and biochemical blockage … Continue reading

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