The peripheral nervous system is capable of regeneration, albeit not as much as desired. Lasting loss of function following injury is certainly possible, particularly following injury to larger nerves. The research community has long been interested in finding ways to improve this situation, some of which might be applicable to the much less regenerative central nervous system as well. Peripheral nerves are made up of bundled axons, long connections between neurons that pass signals back and forth. It is the regeneration of these axons that is the primary concern. Peripheral nervous system axons can be as much as several feet long, but even these are capable of regeneration and regrowth – at least until old age dismantles this ability along with ma…
Endothelin B Receptor Inhibition Improves Axon Regrowth Following Injury
The peripheral nervous system is capable of regeneration, albeit not as much as desired. Lasting loss of function following injury is certainly possible, particularly following injury to larger nerves. The research community has long been interested in finding ways to improve this situation, some of which might be applicable to the much less regenerative central nervous system as well. Peripheral nerves are made up of bundled axons, long connections between neurons that pass signals back and forth. It is the regeneration of these axons that is the primary concern. Peripheral nervous system axons can be as much as several feet long, but even these are capable of regeneration and regrowth – at least until old age dismantles this ability along with ma…