Neural Regeneration Research, 2018 · DOI: 10.4103/1673-5374.235214 · Published: August 1, 2018
Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to change and adapt throughout life in response to experience, environmental stimuli, and disease. These changes occur at the cellular level, involving biochemical pathways and synaptic remodeling, which facilitates neurological rehabilitation and helps maintain brain balance. Adult neurogenesis, the generation of new neurons in the adult brain, is a key aspect of neuroplasticity. It occurs in the hippocampus and subventricular zone (SVZ) and has been linked to cognitive functions and neural regeneration in response to brain diseases and injuries. Neuroblasts, immature neurons, play a critical role in neuroplasticity and adult neurogenesis. They are generated in the limbic system and basal ganglia, and their characteristics and functions vary among mammals, influencing sensorimotor interfaces and regenerative neuroplasticity.
Therapeutic strategies for brain diseases should consider neuroregeneration to fully restore neuroplasticity.
Further research into the effects of ultrasound on adult neurogenesis and the role of neuroblasts in cognitive functions could lead to improved neuroregenerative plasticity for aging humans.
Elucidating the neurobiological basis for neuroregenerative failure may provide insights into the functional recovery of the human brain.