Abstract

The object is to use implanted neural tissue and cells to facilitate functional recovery after contusion injury to the spinal cord. Survival of implants and integration of the implants into host tissue will be investigated at set intervals using light and electron microscopy and immunocytochemistry. Behavioral deficits resulting from spinal cord contusion and changes to these parameters due to tissue implant will be regularly assessed. All evaluations will include both acute and chronic preparations.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Type
Research and Development Contracts (N01)
Project #
N01NS072301-008
Application #
3670856
Study Section
Project Start
1987-09-28
Project End
Budget Start
1989-08-21
Budget End
1990-09-27
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1989
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Georgetown University
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
049515844
City
Washington
State
DC
Country
United States
Zip Code
20057