Olfactory ensheathing cells (OECs) are neural crest cells which allow growth of the primary olfactory neurons. This specific property can be used for cellular transplantation. We present here a model of cellular transplantation based on the use of OECs in a laryngeal nerve injury model.
Guerout, N., Paviot, A., Bon-Mardion, N., Honoré, A., OBongo, R., Duclos, C., Marie, J. Transplantation of Olfactory Ensheathing Cells to Evaluate Functional Recovery after Peripheral Nerve Injury. J. Vis. Exp. (84), e50590, doi:10.3791/50590 (2014).