Sentences with phrase «promote optic nerve»

In the last several years, researchers have identified gene therapies that can promote optic nerve regeneration.

The project will identify a potential translational approach for promoting optic nerve regeneration, and also open a new avenue for identifying novel gene targets that can be manipulated to enhance optic nerve regeneration.

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First based on our completed genetic study we will test if pharmacological inhibition of an identified protein via direct eye injection can promote long distance optic nerve regeneration or whether, based on strong preliminary data, manipulation of another novel gene can induce such regeneration.

The proposed study aims to investigate two novel approaches for promoting long distance (ie, eye to brain) optic nerve regeneration.

Ultimately, our research will help elucidate factors that prevent proper optic nerve regeneration and guidance, and to find strategies that promote reconnection of damaged optic nerves and restore visual functions following optic nerve damage.