Electrospun polymer biomaterials

J Ding, J Zhang, J Li, D Li, C Xiao, H Xiao… - Progress in Polymer …, 2019 - Elsevier
Electrospinning provides a versatile technique for the preparation of matrices with
micro/nanoscopic fibers. The non-woven polymer materials produced by electrospinning …

Chitosan films and scaffolds for regenerative medicine applications: A review

FS Rezaei, F Sharifianjazi, A Esmaeilkhanian… - Carbohydrate …, 2021 - Elsevier
Over the last years, chitosan has demonstrated unparalleled characteristics for regenerative
medicine applications. Beside excellent antimicrobial and wound healing properties, this …

[HTML][HTML] Anisotropic scaffolds for peripheral nerve and spinal cord regeneration

W Xue, W Shi, Y Kong, M Kuss, B Duan - Bioactive materials, 2021 - Elsevier
The treatment of long-gap (> 10 mm) peripheral nerve injury (PNI) and spinal cord injury
(SCI) remains a continuous challenge due to limited native tissue regeneration capabilities …

Surface-Anchored Graphene Oxide Nanosheets on Cell-Scale Micropatterned Poly(d,l-lactide-co-caprolactone) Conduits Promote Peripheral Nerve Regeneration

D Zhang, Y Yao, Y Duan, X Yu, H Shi… - … applied materials & …, 2020 - ACS Publications
Regeneration and functional recovery of peripheral nerves remain formidable due to the
inefficient physical and chemical cues in the available nerve guidance conduits (NGCs) …

Interactions of neurons with physical environments

M Marcus, K Baranes, M Park, IS Choi… - Advanced …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Nerve growth strongly relies on multiple chemical and physical signals throughout
development and regeneration. Currently, a cure for injured neuronal tissue is an unmet …

Engineering topography: effects on nerve cell behaviors and applications in peripheral nerve repair

Y Ma, H Gao, H Wang, X Cao - Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
There have been extensive studies on the application of topography in the field of tissue
repair. A common feature of these studies is that the existence of topological structures in …

Engraving the surface of electrospun microfibers with nanoscale grooves promotes the outgrowth of neurites and the migration of schwann cells

T Wu, J Xue, Y Xia - Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
We report a simple method based upon coaxial electrospinning for the fabrication of aligned
microfibers engraved with nanoscale grooves to promote neurite outgrowth and cell …

[HTML][HTML] Micropatterns and peptide gradient on the inner surface of a guidance conduit synergistically promotes nerve regeneration in vivo

D Zhang, Z Li, H Shi, Y Yao, W Du, P Lu, K Liang… - Bioactive Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Both of the surface topographical features and distribution of biochemical cues can influence
the cell-substrate interactions and thereby tissue regeneration in vivo. However, they have …

Chitosan films for regenerative medicine: Fabrication methods and mechanical characterization of nanostructured chitosan films

A De Masi, I Tonazzini, C Masciullo, R Mezzena… - Biophysical …, 2019 - Springer
Regenerative medicine is continuously facing new challenges and it is searching for new
biocompatible, green/natural polymer materials, possibly biodegradable and non …

Recent advances in enhances peripheral nerve orientation: the synergy of micro or nano patterns with therapeutic tactics

M Sharifi, M Kamalabadi-Farahani, M Salehi… - Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Several studies suggest that topographical patterns influence nerve cell fate. Efforts have
been made to improve nerve cell functionality through this approach, focusing on …