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Published online 11 April 2002 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news020408-6
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Spinal cord recovery hurdle cleared
Bacterial enzyme chews through nerve growth barrier.
An enzyme that clears a path for growing nerves can help damaged spinal cord to repair itself, researchers have found. The enzyme could one day help to treat paralysing injuries, in conjunction with other therapies.
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