Ensheathing sensory cells (OECs) are cells that play an important role in protecting the outer surface of the olfactory nerve fiber.
For 25 years, scientists have always thought Ensheathing olfactory cells are formed by the lining of the nose.
However, the latest study by British scientists shows that Ensheathing olfactory cells have a different role.
According to scientists, when implanted in the damaged spinal cord, cells that perceive ensheathing can promote neurological recovery, helping the central nervous system rebirth.
This finding has important implications for providing valuable and reliable resources in the treatment of spinal cord injury.
The results of the study were published in the latest issue of the National Academy of Sciences of America.