Spider silk threads have exceptional mechanical properties such as toughness, elasticity
and low density, which reach maximum values compared to other fibre materials. They are …

Peripheral nerve injuries are common neurological disorders, and the available treatment
options, such as conservative management and surgical repair, often yield limited results …

Schwann cells are glial cells of the peripheral nervous system. They exist in several
subtypes and perform a variety of functions in nerves. Their derivation and culture in vitro are …

Advanced nerve guidance conduits can provide an off‐the‐shelf alternative to autografts for
the rehabilitation of segmental peripheral nerve injuries. In this study, the excellent …

Biomaterials are an indispensable part of biomedical research. However, although many
materials display suitable application-specific properties, they provide only poor …

Spider silk is recognized for its exceptional mechanical properties and biocompatibility,
making it a versatile platform for developing functional materials. In this study, a modular …

Spider silk has fascinated mankind for millennia, but it is only in recent decades that
scientific research has begun to unravel all its characteristics and applications. The …

Hydrogels have shown potential in replacing damaged nerve tissue, but the ideal hydrogel
is yet to be found. In this study, various commercially available hydrogels were compared …

Spider silks are increasingly gaining interest for potential use as biomaterials in tissue
engineering and biomedical applications. Owing to their facile and versatile processability in …

Peripheral nerve reconstruction through the employment of nerve guidance conduits with
Trichonephila dragline silk as a luminal filling has emerged as an outstanding preclinical …