The results of the present study showed the positive effects of the chitosan membrane together with betamethasone on nerve regeneration of the transected sciatic nerve in a rat model.
The nervous system is divided into two parts: the central nervous system, which consists of the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system, which consists of cranial and spinal nerves along with their associated ganglia. Neurodegeneration or nerve repair refers to the regrowth or repair of nervous tissues, cells or cell products. Such mechanisms may include generation of new neurons, glia, axons, myelin, or synapses. Neurodegeneration differs between the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and the central nervous system (CNS) by the functional mechanisms and especially the extent and speed. While the peripheral nervous system has an intrinsic ability for repair and regeneration, the central nervous system is, for the most part, incapable of self-repair and regeneration. Here, we have an overview on the differences between peripheral nervous system and central nervous system.
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