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ArticleCommunications biology2026

Simulated closed-loop magnetic stimulation promotes function recovery and axonal regeneration in spinal cord injury.

Lechi Zhang, Zhihang Xiao, Chunya Xia, Tingting Li, Zelin Su, Yingjie Fan, Xuyan Ren, Yaobo Liu, Min Su

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Lechi Zhang *Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Zhihang Xiao *Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Chunya XiaDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Tingting LiDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Zelin SuDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Yingjie FanDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Xuyan RenDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
Yaobo LiuDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China. liuyaobo@suda.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7663-5649
Min SuDepartment of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China. sumin@suda.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3440-0008

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Abstract

Spinal cord injury (SCI) represents significant central nervous system trauma and has consistently been a focal point of research in the domain of neural regeneration and repair. Currently, there is no effective treatment available. Various modalities of magnetic stimulation have emerged for recovery from spinal cord injuries; however, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear, significantly hindering the application of magnetic stimulation technologies in treating such injuries. This study aims to elucidate these relevant mechanisms by establishing a simulated closed-loop magnetic stimulation system. In this study, we established a right hemisection model at T8 in mice and administered continuous simulated closed-loop magnetic stimulation targeting the left motor cortex and right L5 nerve root over six weeks. We subsequently utilized a spinal cord dorsal hemisection model to examine regeneration of the corticospinal tract (CST). Motor-evoked potential assessments and calcium imaging techniques were employed to explore neural circuit repair. Additionally, we integrated transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics approaches to investigate related mechanisms. The findings indicate that simulated closed-loop magnetic stimulation effectively restores motor function in the hind limbs, promotes the regeneration of corticospinal tracts in mice with spinal cord injuries, and facilitates the reconstruction of sensorimotor circuits and functions within the spinal cord. Simulated closed-loop magnetic stimulation significantly enhances axonal regeneration of the CST following SCI. This effect may be mediated through the activation of the AMPK-CREB-BDNF signaling pathway, which promotes neurotrophic factor secretion and subsequently induces nerve axon regeneration. This study suggests that simulated closed-loop magnetic stimulation represents a promising therapeutic approach for the treatment for impaired gait following SCI.

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AxonsMagnetic Field TherapyNerve RegenerationRecovery of FunctionSpinal Cord InjuriesAnimalsBrain-Derived Neurotrophic FactorDisease Models, AnimalFemaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLPyramidal TractsBrain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor

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