Regeneration in the mammalian nervous system using applied electric fields: a literature review.
The application of weak electric fields on the damaged peripheral and central nervous systems will promote recovery of function in animal models. The effect of the electric field appears to facilitate the growth and orientation of regenerating neurites towards the cathodal pole in a DC field. Thus, provided the correct parameters are utilized, facilitation of regeneration in the human peripheral and even central nervous system appears possible.
D000818:Animals; D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000502:physiology; D004558:Electric Stimulation; D006801:Humans; D009416:Nerve Regeneration; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000502:physiology