Pure-silk fibroin hydrogel with stable aligned micropattern toward peripheral nerve regeneration

Successful repair of long-distance peripheral nerve injuries remains a challenge in the clinic. Rapid axon growth is a key to accelerate nerve regeneration. Herein, a pure silk fibroin (SF) hydrogel with a combination of high-strength and aligned microgrooved topographic structure is reported. The h...

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Main Authors: Gu Xinyi, Chen Xiaoli, Tang Xiaoxuan, Zhou Zhihao, Huang Tingting, Yang Yumin, Ling Jue
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2021-02-01
Series:Nanotechnology Reviews
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/ntrev-2021-0002