Researchers give insight into repairing nerve cells after injury, in chronic disease

Annually, over 3 million individuals in the United States experience peripheral neuropathy, a condition characterized by the destruction of nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, leading to pain and diminished sensation in affected areas. Various factors such as diabetes, injuries, genetic diseases, infections, among others, can contribute to the development of peripheral neuropathy. Researchers at the Salk Institute have identified a potential method for repairing damaged nerves in cases of peripheral neuropathy, based on findings in mice.