Polymer Scaffolds for Biomedical Applications in Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Use of Conduits
3. Natural Materials
3.1. Chitosan
3.2. EMC and Its Derivatives
3.2.1. Collagen
3.2.2. Laminin
3.2.3. Alginate Keratin Silk Fibroin Protein
4. Synthetic Polymers
4.1. Synthetic Non-Degradable Polymers
4.2. Synthetic Degradable Polymers
4.2.1. PLA, PGA, and Its Derivatives
4.2.2. Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
4.2.3. Polycaprolactone (PCL)
4.2.4. Composite Material
5. Other Material
6. Conduit Spatial Structure and Fillers
6.1. Electrospun Nanofibrous Yarns and Conduits
6.2. Surface Modification Technology
7. Conclusions and Prospects
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Conflicts of Interest
Sample Availability:
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Zhang, M.; Li, C.; Zhou, L.-P.; Pi, W.; Zhang, P.-X. Polymer Scaffolds for Biomedical Applications in Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction. Molecules 2021, 26, 2712. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26092712
Zhang M, Li C, Zhou L-P, Pi W, Zhang P-X. Polymer Scaffolds for Biomedical Applications in Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction. Molecules. 2021; 26(9):2712. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26092712
Chicago/Turabian StyleZhang, Meng, Ci Li, Li-Ping Zhou, Wei Pi, and Pei-Xun Zhang. 2021. "Polymer Scaffolds for Biomedical Applications in Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction" Molecules 26, no. 9: 2712. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26092712