Browse the latest research summaries in the field of pharmacology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This study investigates the effects of Alpinetin on neuroinflammation and neuronal apoptosis following spinal cord injury (SCI). The research demonstrates that Alpinetin exerts antineuroinflammatory e...
KEY FINDING: Alpinetin inhibits microglia-mediated neuroinflammation and the activity of the JAK2/STAT3 pathway, both in vitro and in vivo.
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This study developed a diclofenac sodium-loaded gelatin scaffold with anti-inflammatory activity to promote cartilage regeneration in vivo. The scaffold exhibited suitable pore size, porosity, and cyt...
KEY FINDING: The diclofenac sodium-loaded gelatin scaffold significantly reduced the expression of IL-1β and TNF-α, indicating its anti-inflammatory properties.
Curr. Issues Mol. Biol., 2023 • February 16, 2023
This study investigates the molecular effects of hypoxic stress on neuronal cells chronically exposed to ethanol, using in vitro models to mimic spinal cord injury conditions in alcohol-consuming pati...
KEY FINDING: Long-term ethanol exposure has a cytotoxic effect on neuronal cells, inducing apoptosis.
Pharmaceutics, 2023 • January 25, 2023
This review provides an overview of polysaccharide-based drug delivery systems (DDSs) for treating nervous tissue injuries, specifically spinal cord injury (SCI) and peripheral nerve injury (PNI). The...
KEY FINDING: Polysaccharide-based DDSs, especially those using chitosan, alginate, and agarose, show promise in treating SCI by promoting axonal regeneration and reducing inflammation.
Pharmaceutics, 2023 • May 21, 2023
This study investigates the therapeutic potential of Roflumilast (Rof), a PDE4 inhibitor, in a rat model of thoracic spinal cord injury (SCI). The findings demonstrate that Rof treatment promotes funct...
KEY FINDING: Roflumilast treatment promoted functional recovery in rats with spinal cord injuries, enabling them to support their weight and take occasional steps, as measured by the BBB score.
Neurotrauma Reports, 2023 • January 1, 2023
The study investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of Etizolam (ETZ) administration after spinal cord injury (SCI) in mice. ETZ administration reduced the concentration of inflammatory cytokines in ...
KEY FINDING: Etizolam (ETZ) administration in the acute phase after spinal cord injury (SCI) reduced the concentration of inflammatory cytokines.
Materials Today Bio, 2023 • February 11, 2023
This review discusses the design principles of MNs for ISTR and their applications in promoting the repair of damaged tissues such as skin wounds, corneal injuries, myocardial infarction (MI), and end...
KEY FINDING: Microneedles can improve the delivery of active substances to enhance bioavailability in tissue repair.
Scientific Reports, 2023 • March 27, 2023
This study comprehensively evaluates pharmacological management practices in acute spinal cord injury using data from a clinical trial and an observational study. The analysis revealed a high rate of ...
KEY FINDING: A wide range of medications (775 unique medications) are administered within the first two months after spinal cord injury.
Expert Opin Ther Targets, 2023 • March 1, 2023
Clinical treatments for SCI are currently unavailable, creating a need for effective repair strategies. Recent research has advanced the understanding of SCI pathophysiology and identified new preclin...
KEY FINDING: Numerous strategies are being explored to reduce secondary injuries after SCI by targeting mechanisms like excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, inflammation, and cell death.
J Control Release, 2023 • May 1, 2023
The study introduces an injectable hydrogel, Gel-Cur-M, loaded with curcumin micelles for treating chronic peripheral neuropathy in mice with chronic constriction injuries (CCI). Gel-Cur-M demonstrate...
KEY FINDING: The Gel-Cur-M exhibited superior functions compared to Gel and Cur-M alone, which includes ameliorating hyperalgesia while simultaneously improving locomotor and muscular functions after the nerve injury.