*Corresponding author:
Emilia Angela Lo Schiavo Arisawa, Biostimulation and Tissue Repair Laboratory, University of Paraíba Valley, 2911 Shishima Hifumi Avenue, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, BrazilReceived: October 25, 2017; Published: October 30, 2017
DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2017.01.000475
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Spinal cord injury (SCI) is one of the most common and devastating injuries found in the neurological clinic [1,2]. It is defined as damage to the spinal cord that causes temporary or permanent changes in its function, resulting in significant neurological dysfunction and disability [3,4]. SCI has physical, social and occupational consequences for patients and their families, resulting in loss of independence and an increase in the mortality rate [3]. In addition, studies show that expenses for care of patients with SCI can reach US$1.1-4.6 million per patient throughout life. Thus, it is extremely important to develop effective treatments [5].
Abbreviations: SCI: Spinal Cord Injury; AM: Amniotic Membrane; AECs: Amniotic Epithelial Cells; AMSC: Amniotic Mesenchymal Stromal Cells