Micron track chitosan conduit fabricated by 3D-printed model topography provides bionic microenvironment for peripheral nerve regeneration
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Published:2023-06-12
Issue:5
Volume:9
Page:770
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ISSN:2424-7723
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Container-title:International Journal of Bioprinting
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language:
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Short-container-title:IJB
Author:
Zhang Meng,An Heng,Wan Teng,Jiang Hao-Ran,Yang Ming,Wen Yong-Qiang,Zhang Pei-Xun
Abstract
The micron track conduit (MTC) and nerve factor provide a physical and biological model for simulating peripheral nerve growth and have potential applications for nerve injury. However, it has rarely been reported that they synergize on peripheral nerves. In this study, we used bioderived chitosan as a substrate to design and construct a neural repair conduit with micron track topography using threedimensional (3D) printing topography. We loaded the MTC with neurotrophin-3 (NT-3) to promote the regeneration of sensory and sympathetic neurons in the peripheral nervous system. We found that the MTC@NT3 composite nerve conduit mimicked the microenvironment of peripheral nerves and promoted axonal regeneration while inducing the targeted growth of Schwann cells, which would promote functional recovery in rats with peripheral nerve injury. Artificial nerve implants with functional properties can be developed using the strategy presented in this study.
Publisher
AccScience Publishing
Subject
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering,Materials Science (miscellaneous),Biotechnology
Cited by
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