Local Xenotransplantation of Bone Marrow Derived Mast Cells (BMMCs) Improves Functional Recovery of Transected Sciatic Nerve in Cat: A Novel Approach in Cell Therapy

Rahim Mohammadi; Dana Anousheh; Mohammad-Hazhir Alaei; Amin Nikpasand; Hawdam Rostami; Rasoul Shahrooz

Volume 6, Issue 2 , April 2018, , Pages 108-114

Abstract
  Objective: To determine the effects of bone marrow derived mast cells (BMMCs) on functional recovery of transected sciatic nerve in animal model of cat.Method: A 20-mm sciatic nerve defect was bridged using a silicone nerve guide filled with BMMCs in BMMC group. In Sham-surgery group (SHAM), the sciatic ...  Read More