Polymers for Fabricating Nerve Conduits
Joint Authors
Source
International Journal of Polymer Science
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-20, 20 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-10-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
20
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Peripheral nerve regeneration is a complicated and long-term medical challenge that requires suitable guides for bridging nerve injury gaps and restoring nerve functions.
Many natural and synthetic polymers have been used to fabricate nerve conduits as well as luminal fillers for achieving desired nerve regenerative functions.
It is important to understand the intrinsic properties of these polymers and techniques that have been used for fabricating nerve conduits.
Previously extensive reviews have been focused on the biological functions and in vivo performance of polymeric nerve conduits.
In this paper, we emphasize on the structures, thermal and mechanical properties of these naturally derived synthetic polymers, and their fabrication methods.
These aspects are critical for the performance of fabricated nerve conduits.
By learning from the existing candidates, we can advance the strategies for designing novel polymeric systems with better properties for nerve regeneration.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wang, Shanfeng& Cai, Lei. 2010. Polymers for Fabricating Nerve Conduits. International Journal of Polymer Science،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-20.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wang, Shanfeng& Cai, Lei. Polymers for Fabricating Nerve Conduits. International Journal of Polymer Science No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-20.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Wang, Shanfeng& Cai, Lei. Polymers for Fabricating Nerve Conduits. International Journal of Polymer Science. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-20.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-448791