Spinal cord injury research different types of cells. The hope is that stem cells transplanted into an injured area of the spinal cord will allow neuroregeneration. Types of cells being researched for use in SCI include embryonic stem cells, neural stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells, olfactory ensheathing cells, Schwann cells, activated macrophages, and induced pluripotent stem cells. When stem cells are injected in the area of damage in the spinal cord, they secrete neurotrophic factors, and these factors help neurons and blood vessels to grow, thus helping repair the damage. It is also necessary to recreate an environment in which stem cells will grow.
International Spinal Cord Society International Spinal Cord Society The International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS) was founded in 1961 as the International Medical Society of Paraplegia. It is an INGO, whose purpose is to study all problems relating to lesions of the spinal cord. The International Medical Society of Paraplegia was founded in 1961. The first President was Sir Ludwig Guttmann.In September 2001, at the General Meeting in Nottwil, Switzerland, it was agreed an other name of the Society: "The International Spinal Cord Society" (ISCoS). "SPINAL CORD" is the monthly publication of the International Spinal Cord Society. The Editorial Office is at the Stoke Mandeville