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This research aims to create a novel nerve conduit that promotes peripheral nerve regeneration more effectively than traditional grafting methods.

Electroactive Dual‐Drug Hydrogel‐ PLA Conduit for Nerve Regeneration

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Multifunctional composite nerve conduit enhances nerve regeneration in a rat model, suggesting a new alternative to grafting.

This research aims to create a novel nerve conduit that promotes peripheral nerve regeneration more effectively than traditional grafting methods.
Developed a hydrogel by cross-linking carboxymethyl chitosan and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose.
Incorporated polyaniline for electrical conductivity and loaded rhein for anti-inflammatory effects.
Modified polylactic acid conduits with collagen and nerve growth factor for drug delivery.
Conducted in vitro tests on Schwann cell behavior and in vivo tests using a rat sciatic nerve model.
Achieved 81.53% sustained NGF release and 76.37% RH release over 30 days.
Demonstrated improved cell adhesion, neurite outgrowth, and neuronal differentiation.
Showed accelerated nerve regeneration in vivo compared to traditional grafting.

Li et al. (2026) studied this question.

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