Axon regeneration refers to the process where damaged or injured axons (long nerve fibers) in the body's nervous system can grow and repair themselves. It allows the nerves to rebuild connections and restore their proper function. Full definition
In Aim 2, we will examine whether the rate and pattern of axon regeneration in these knockout mice are affected. (glaucoma.org)
The study, «Facilitation of axon regeneration by enhancing mitochondrial transport and rescuing energy deficits,» which has been published in The Journal of Cell Biology, suggests potential new strategies to stimulate the regrowth of human neurons damaged by injury or disease. (sciencedaily.com)
We are further exploring the molecular network in which the Tsc proteins function, and have found that modulation of the growth - promoting mTOR pathway, which is regulated by TSC proteins, can promote axon regeneration in the adult central nervous system. (childrenshospital.org)