Neuronal and glial regeneration after focal cerebral ischemia in rat, an immunohistochemical and electron microscopical study

ConclusionsWe concluded that in spite of extensive proliferation; neuronal and glial regeneration occurs after MCAO only to a small extent. Revascularization seems to be an important initial step. The observed functional recovery of experimental animals may be due to neuronal plasticity in young rats rather than structural regeneration.
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research