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Mesencephalic Locomotor Region Stimulation-cuneiform or Pedunculopontine?

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Journal Cell Rep Med
Publisher Cell Press
Date 2023 Feb 22
PMID 36812884
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Abstract

Roussel et al. provide new insight into mecencephalic locomotor region (MLR) stimulation to treat spinal cord injury in mice. Previously, it was unclear which part of the MLR to target. Now, evidence converges on cuneiform nucleus activation.

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