World's First Spinal Cord Regeneration Drug Developed By Brazilian Scientists

[stevegc]

After a quarter-century of dedicated research, Brazilian scientists have achieved a potential medical breakthrough with the development of polylaminin, claimed to be the world’s first drug capable of regenerating spinal cord injuries.

The groundbreaking treatment was developed by Dr Tatiana Coelho de Sampaio and her research team at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Polylaminin is derived from placental laminin protein and is administered through direct spinal injection.

Initial experimental trials have yielded promising results among patients with paraplegia and quadriplegia caused by spinal cord ruptures. According to reports, several trial participants experienced complete recovery, regaining full mobility without experiencing lasting adverse effects. The drug works by regrowing damaged nerve fibers while simultaneously reducing inflammation, both crucial factors in restoring motor function.

These encouraging human trial results align with earlier animal studies, where polylaminin demonstrated significant improvements in post-injury locomotion through neuron regeneration and anti-inflammatory properties.

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https://www.megastarmagazine.com/news/worlds-first-spinal-cord-regeneration-drug-developed-by-brazilian-scientists/

[JudyM]

1. K&R

Welcome to DU. stevegc!

[Boomerproud]

2. What a life-changer!

This is what funding research does.

[Dan]

3. While at the same time, America has become anti-science.

Suspect under our head of Health, we will be bragging about the Leech.

Welcome to DU!

[Uncle Joe]

4. Kicked and recommended

Thanks for the thread stevegc

[malaise]

5. K & R

Interesting

[Warpy]

6. This is such great news, especially for men injured in combat

I have some reading to do later about the level of the injury, whether it was a partial or total transection of the cord, how old the injury was, and a few other things. I spent most of my career dealing with broken heads and broken backs and broken hearts so I'm glad I wasn't lying to my patients when I told them this sort of thing was in the pipeline, although it would be years before they foun the right drug(s).

Stlll, even if it only helps a small number of people with spinal cord injuries, this is a hue breaktrough.

(They're poking that needle in where my own broken neck has caused me problems with pain and dexterity, need to see about that, also, although it's too late for me)

[Orrex]

7. Astonishing! (k&r)

[Gore1FL]

8. Get it to the House and Senate, quickly!

There are a lot of people with backbone problems, there!

[Maru Kitteh]

9. This is a HOLY SHIT moment if it holds up. I cared for 3 patients today alone

that would likely benefit.

[GoodRaisin]

10. Been living with SCI the last 5 years

I would certainly welcome a medical breakthrough like this.

Thanks for sharing.