title: Central nervous system regeneration. Can scientists implement functional regrowth?
abstract: Basic concepts in neurobiology are reviewed with emphasis on axonal transport and the nerve growth factor. Our current understanding of the regenerative capacity of the mammalian central nervous system, and research designed to minimize neuronal damage following trauma are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001370:Axonal Transport; D001369:Axons / Q000502:physiology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D002415:Cats; D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000502:physiology*; D002642:Chick Embryo; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008322:Mammals; D051379:Mice; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D009413:Nerve Fibers, Myelinated / Q000648:ultrastructure; D009414:Nerve Growth Factors / Q000502:physiology*; D009416:Nerve Regeneration; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000502:physiology; D013569:Synapses / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D009414:Nerve Growth Factors