E. Scott Helton

Dr. E. Scott Helton


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Academic Career Length

11Years (2016-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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6 January 2016 in Journal of Neuroinflammation
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KGKelsey M. Greathouse
Kelsey M. Greathouse
SPSteven P. Palladino
Steven P. Palladino
CDChaoling Dong
Chaoling Dong
EHE. Scott Helton
E. Scott Helton
EUEroboghene E. Ubogu
Eroboghene E. Ubogu
Peripheral neuroinflammation is characterized by hematogenous mononuclear leukocyte infiltration into peripheral nerves. Despite significant clinical knowledge, advancements in molecular biology and progress in developing specific drugs for inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and multiple sclerosis, there are currently no specific therapies that modulate pathogenic peripheral nerve inflammation. Modeling leukocyte trafficking at the blood-nerve barrier using a reliable human in vitro model and potential intravital microscopy techniques in representative animal models guided by human observational data should facilitate the targeted modulation of the complex inflammatory cascade needed to develop safe and efficacious therapeutics for immune-mediated neuropathies and chronic neuropathic pain.