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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) treatment is difficult. WNT3A protein promotes neuronal regeneration in TBI models, improving neuron count and motor function in mice.

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  • To investigate the role of WNT genes in the regeneration of injured cortical neurons.
  • To evaluate the potential of WNT3A as a therapeutic agent for TBI.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of WNT gene expression during cortical neuron regeneration.
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  • Intranasal administration of WNT3A in TBI mice, followed by neuronal counting (NeuN+), glial cell assessment (GFAP+), and motor function analysis.

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  • Recombinant WNT3A demonstrated a positive effect on neuronal regeneration across all tested models.
  • Intranasal WNT3A administration in TBI mice increased NeuN+ neurons and preserved motor function without impacting GFAP+ glial cells.
  • WNT3A, WNT8A, WNT9B, and WNT10A were identified as promoters of injured cortical neuron regeneration.

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  • WNT3A exhibits significant potential for promoting neuronal regeneration following TBI.
  • WNT3A is the most promising WNT protein for in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro TBI regeneration therapies.
  • Targeting WNT signaling pathways, particularly with WNT3A, could offer a novel therapeutic strategy for TBI.