Topic: primary neuronal cell culture

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a severe form of neurotrauma resulting from the disruption of normal brain function due to external forces such as direct impact, rapid acceleration/deceleration or a penetrating object. TBIs have been attributed to long-term deficits including physical and cognitive changes, sensory effects, and social-emotional alterations. Current therapeutic options are limited to handling the acute trauma; however, drugs preventing nerve damage and promoting healing are not available. In recent years, the therapeutic use of bioactive peptides (small chains of amino acids,