Immunization with neural-derived peptides as a neuroprotective therapy for spinal cord injury

Andrea Paola Ibarra-García, Antonio Ibarra

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Abstract

Spinal cord injury (SCI) induces several destructive events that develop immediately after the primary insult. These phenomena increase tissue damage; that is why, numerous therapeutic approaches are studied in order to neutralize these destructive mechanisms. In line with this, several studies indicate that after injury, neural tissue could be protected by an adaptive immune response directed against self-antigens. Immunization with neural-derived peptides (INDP) reduces secondary degeneration of neurons after spinal cord insult and promotes a significant motor recovery. The combination of antioxidants or other immunomodulatory peptides after SCI can improve the protective effect induced by INDP. INDP in acute SCI is a promising strategy, so further studies should be addressed to be able to formulate the best strategy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)111-120
Number of pages10
JournalExploration of Neuroprotective Therapy
Volume1
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2021

Keywords

  • A91
  • immunization
  • paraplegia
  • protective autoimmunity

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