title: Effect of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) on Spinal Cord Injury.
abstract: Spinal cord injury (SCI) has become one of the most leading concerns in the past decade. Preclinical and research studies are now ongoing trying to understand the molecular mechanisms and develop treatment strategies for this neurodegenerative condition. In the last decade, researchers have deciphered few of the leading players that play a major role in worsening the condition. But till date none of these have been applied to the clinical treatment of patients with SCI. Here in this chapter I discuss about one of the dietary requirements that could ameliorate the condition of these patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neuroscience/Biology, Research Foundation CUNY, Staten Island, NY, USA. sreyashi.samaddar@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Sreyashi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Samaddar
mesh_terms: D004281:Docosahexaenoic Acids / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000187:drug effects; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000178:diet therapy*
chemical_list: D004281:Docosahexaenoic Acids
keywords: DHA; Neurodegeneration; Neurotrauma; Spinal cord injury; Treatment