Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2017 · DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.201610093 · Published: January 1, 2017
This study investigates the role of Spastin, a microtubule-remodeling protein, in nerve regeneration after sciatic nerve injury in rats. The experiment involved creating a sciatic nerve compression injury model in rats and observing changes in Spastin expression during the regeneration process. The findings suggest that Spastin plays a role in nerve regeneration after injury, potentially by influencing microtubule dynamics within nerve cells.
Spastin may be a potential therapeutic target for promoting nerve regeneration after peripheral nerve injuries.
The study provides insights into the role of Spastin in axonal fusion, a novel approach for repairing peripheral nerve injuries.
Understanding the role of Spastin in microtubule remodeling could lead to new strategies for enhancing nerve regeneration.