Hyperbaric oxygen therapy promotes neurogenesis: Where do we stand?

Jun Mu, Paul R. Krafft, John H. Zhang

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Abstract

Neurogenesis in adults, initiated by injury to the central nervous system (CNS) presents an autologous repair mechanism. It has been suggested that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) enhances neurogenesis which accordingly may improve functional outcome after CNS injury. In this present article we aim to review experimental as well as clinical studies on the subject of HBOT and neurogenesis. We demonstrate hypothetical mechanism of HBOT on cellular transcription factors including hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs) and cAMP response element binding (CREB). We furthermore reveal the discrepancy between experimental findings and clinical trials in regards of HBOT. Further translational preclinical studies followed by improved clinical trials are needed to elucidate potential benefits of HBOT. © 2011 Mu et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
Original languageEnglish
Article number14
JournalMedical Gas Research
Volume1
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 27 2011

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Neuroscience (miscellaneous)
  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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