Effect of neural‐induced mesenchymal stem cells and platelet‐rich plasma on facial nerve regeneration in an acute nerve injury model

Abstract

The use of PRP and/or nMSCs promotes facial nerve regeneration in an animal model of facial nerve axotomy. The use of nMSCs showed no benefit over the use of PRP in facial nerve regeneration, but the combined use of PRP and nMSCs showed a greater beneficial effect than use of either alone. This study provides evidence for the potential clinical application of PRP and nMSCs in peripheral nerve regeneration of an acute nerve injury. Laryngoscope, 2010.