Neuroprotective effect of methylprednisolone combined with placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cell in rabbit model of spinal cord injury

International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Pathology

Jiang-Wei Tan¹ 

关键词: Neuroprotective;    methylprednisolone;    placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cell;    spinal cord injury;   

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学科分类：生理学与病理学

来源: e-Century Publishing Corporation

【 摘 要 】

The aim of this study was to assess the ability of the combination treatment of methylprednisolone (MP) and placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells (PDMSCs) in a rabbit model of spinal cord injury (SCI). Rabbits were randomly divided into four groups: group 1 (control), group 2 (MP), group 3 (PDMSCs) and group 4 (MP + PDMSCs). In all groups, the spinal cord injury model was created by the weight drop method. Levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), myeloperoxidase (MPO), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) were determined by kit. Histopathological examination was also performed. Neurological evaluation was carried out with the Tarlov scoring system. The results showed both MP and PDMSCs had neuroprotective effects, and combining the administration of MP with PDMSCs was shown a significant effect on the recovery of neurological function. Therefore, the combined use of MP and PDMSCs can be used as a potential therapeutic method for SCI.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC