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[Neuronal plasticity]

I Pascual-Castroviejo1

  • 1Servicio de Neurología Pediátrica, Hospital La Paz, Madrid.

Revista De Neurologia
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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Brain plasticity is the brain's ability to change structure and function to reduce lesion effects. This capacity is crucial in pediatric neurology for recovery from severe brain injuries, especially in childhood.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Neurology
  • Pathophysiology

Context:

  • The nervous system exhibits neuronal plasticity, enabling structural and functional changes to mitigate lesion effects.
  • This phenomenon is observed spontaneously or following rehabilitation across various neurological systems.

Purpose:

  • To define brain plasticity and its significance in neurological conditions.
  • To explore the age-dependent capacity for neuronal plasticity.
  • To outline methods for studying brain plasticity.

Summary:

  • Brain plasticity refers to the brain's capacity for structural and functional changes to diminish lesion effects.
  • While most prominent after early-life brain damage, plasticity occurs at all ages.
  • It is studied via electrophysiology, neuroimaging (MR, PET), TMS, and histology.

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Impact:

  • Understanding brain plasticity is vital in pediatric neurology for explaining favorable outcomes after severe brain injury.
  • It highlights the potential for recovery and therapeutic intervention in neurological disorders.
  • This concept underpins rehabilitation strategies aimed at harnessing the brain's adaptive capabilities.