Neuromodulation Promotes Tissue Regeneration Over Fibrosis

Abstract

Combat extremity injuries are typified by severe trauma to multiple musculoskeletal tissues. These injuries are known force-subtractors and source of long-term disability. This project directly addresses the FY20 PRORP ARA Focus Area of Retention Strategies by testing how neuromodulation can improve healing outcomes for multi-tissue extremity injuries, ultimately restoring tissue function and affecting return to duty. The outcomes of this research will evaluate clinically available therapeutics as potential modulators of nerve-mediated tissue regeneration and attempt to identify novel neuromodulation therapeutic targets.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2022
Accession Number
AD1190794

Entities

People

  • Ashley Seifert
  • Jennifer Simkin

Organizations

  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
  • University of Kentucky

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Biological Aging
  • Biomedical Research
  • Calcitonin
  • Cell Line
  • Cells
  • Collagen
  • Culture Techniques
  • Data Analysis
  • Education
  • Fibroblasts
  • Fibrosis
  • Inhibition
  • Medical Personnel
  • Molecules
  • Muscular Diseases
  • Neuromodulation
  • Peptides
  • Production
  • Professional Development
  • Proteins
  • Standards
  • Students
  • Tissues
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology