Browse the latest research summaries in the field of genetics for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2024 • June 25, 2024
This study investigates the therapeutic effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on spinal cord injury (SCI) in mice and the related mechanisms, focusing on the role of astrocyte...
KEY FINDING: High-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (HF-rTMS) significantly reduces Cx43 expression on astrocytes.
Int. J. Mol. Sci., 2024 • July 21, 2024
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of adding aquatic therapy to standard physiotherapy treatment on systemic inflammation in SCI patients, also assessing the relationship between cytokine blood l...
KEY FINDING: The study identified a complex signature of five cytokines (IL-12p70, IL-8, MCP-1, IL-1α, and IP10) associated with the time course of the two physiotherapy programs.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2024 • July 15, 2024
This retrospective study evaluated the frequency of calcium homeostasis marker assessment in patients with acute traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) at a level 1 trauma center. The study revealed that...
KEY FINDING: Most calcium homeostasis markers, besides calcium itself, were not routinely checked in patients admitted after traumatic spinal cord injury.
Biological Research, 2024 • August 5, 2024
The in situ overexpression of NeuroD1 and Ngn2 in the spinal cord after spinal cord injury can reprogram astrocytes into neurons and significantly enhance cell regeneration at the injury site. The rep...
KEY FINDING: Overexpression of NeuroD1 and Ngn2 in astrocytes promotes cell regeneration at the injury site after spinal cord injury.
Scientific Reports, 2024 • September 12, 2024
This study investigates the role of HMGB1 in promoting CCL5 production by astrocytes after spinal cord injury (SCI). The results demonstrate that HMGB1, via TLR2/4 receptors and the MAPK/NF-κB pathway...
KEY FINDING: SCI increases CCL5 and HMGB1 protein levels synchronously at the lesion site.
Int. J. Mol. Sci., 2024 • September 23, 2024
The study investigated the acute molecular responses after a 3 Hz or 1 Hz electrically induced exercise program in people with complete spinal cord injury, with a constant number of pulses delivered i...
KEY FINDING: The 3 Hz electrically induced exercise resulted in the upregulation of early response genes (NR4A3, PGC-1α, ABRA, IRS2, EGR1, ANKRD1, and MYC).
Int. J. Mol. Sci., 2024 • October 1, 2024
This study investigates the role of miR-19a and miR-19b in microglia activation and neuroinflammation using transcriptomic profiling of primary microglia. The results demonstrate that miR-19a and miR-...
KEY FINDING: miR-19a and miR-19b up- and downregulate different genes, leading to distinct inflammatory responses in microglia.
Journal of Inflammation Research, 2024 • November 6, 2024
This cross-sectional study explored the relationship between the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) and deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). The study found a ...
KEY FINDING: A positive association between SII and the risk for DVT was observed (odds ratio 1.39 [95% CI 1.03–1.87]; P=0.032), independent of confounders.
Molecular Medicine, 2024 • November 7, 2024
This study investigates the causal relationship between mitochondrial abnormalities and chronic post-sepsis muscle weakness, exploring potential therapeutic targets. The findings demonstrate that post...
KEY FINDING: Post-sepsis skeletal muscle weakness develops progressively after the resolution of acute sepsis and is linked to mitochondrial abnormalities.
Cells, 2024 • November 6, 2024
Microglia-derived exosomes (MGEVs) play a dual role in the central nervous system (CNS), contributing to both neuroprotection and neurodegeneration depending on their cargo and the state of the parent...
KEY FINDING: MGEVs from anti-inflammatory microglia can support neurorepair and cell survival by delivering neurotrophic factors and anti-inflammatory mediators.