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Olfactory ensheathing cells: a major contributor to axon guidance? (2008-2010)

Abstract

The olfactory (smell) system is a unique part of the nervious system because nerve cells are generated throughout life. Understanding how the olfactory system grows and regenerates may lead to therapeutic approaches to repair other regions of the nervous system. This project will use high resolution digital time-lapse imaging of living nerve cells and the specialised cells called olfactory ensheathing cells to determin how the behaviour of these cells can be manipulated to improve regeneration

Experts

Professor Brian Key

Affiliate of Centre for Innovation in Pain and Health Research (CIPHeR)
Centre for Innovation in Pain and Health Research
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Professor
School of Biomedical Sciences
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Brian Key
Brian Key