摘要
A spinal cord injury refers to an injury to the spinal cord that is caused by a trauma instead of diseases. Spinal cord injury includes a primary mechanical injury and a much more complex secondary injury process involving inflammation, oxidation, excitotoxicity, and cell death. During the secondary injury, many signal pathways are activated and play important roles in mediating the pathogenesis of spinal cord injury. Among them, the Rho A/Rho kinase pathway plays a particular role in mediating spinal degeneration and regeneration. In this review, we will discuss the role and mechanism of Rho A/Rho kinase-mediated spinal cord pathogenesis, as well as the potential of targeting Rho A/Rho kinase as a strategy for promoting both neuroprotection and axonal regeneration.
A spinal cord injury refers to an injury to the spinal cord that is caused by a trauma instead of diseases. Spinal cord injury includes a primary mechanical injury and a much more complex secondary injury process involving inflammation, oxidation, excitotoxicity, and cell death. During the secondary injury, many signal pathways are activated and play important roles in mediating the pathogenesis of spinal cord injury. Among them, the Rho A/Rho kinase pathway plays a particular role in mediating spinal degeneration and regeneration. In this review, we will discuss the role and mechanism of Rho A/Rho kinase-mediated spinal cord pathogenesis, as well as the potential of targeting Rho A/Rho kinase as a strategy for promoting both neuroprotection and axonal regeneration.
基金
supported by NIH NS050243,NS059622,NS073636,DOD CDMRP W81XWH-12-1-0562,DVA 1I01BX002356-01A1
Craig H Neilsen Foundation#296749
Wallace H.Coulter Foundation
Indiana Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Foundation
Mari Hulman George Endowment Funds
