Numerous lines of evidence from animal studies indicate that transplants of olfactory ensheathing cells—glial cells derived from the olfactory system—can promote functional recovery in the injured spinal cord. In this Review, Barnett and Riddell analyze this evidence and examine the mechanisms by which repair might be achieved, as well as assessing the prospects for translating this approach into the clinic.
- Susan C Barnett
- John S Riddell
