Spinal cord lesion MRI and behavioral outcomes in a miniature pig model of spinal cord injury: exploring preclinical potential through an ad hoc comparison with human SCI.

Andrew C Smith Rakib Uddin Ahmed Kenneth A WebberMohammadJavad NegahdarDestiny GibsonMaxwell BoakyeEnrico Rejc

Published in: Spinal cord series and cases (2024)

Our initial findings contribute valuable insights to the emergent field of MRI-based evaluation of spinal cord lesions in pig models, offering a promising avenue for understanding and potentially improving outcomes in spinal cord injuries.

Keyphrases

spinal cord
spinal cord injury
neuropathic pain
magnetic resonance imaging
contrast enhanced
endothelial cells
diffusion weighted imaging
metabolic syndrome
bone marrow
mesenchymal stem cells
induced pluripotent stem cells