Tissue engineering of the peripheral nerve : biomaterials and physical therapy /

This issue of International Review of Neurobiology brings together cutting-edge research on tissue engineering of the peripheral nerve. It reviews current knowledge and understanding, provides a starting point for researchers and practitioners entering the field, and builds a platform for further re...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Geuna, Stefano
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam : Elsevier, 2013.
Colección:International review of neurobiology ; v. 109.
Temas:
Tissue engineering.
Nerves, Peripheral.
Nervous system > Regeneration.
Tissue Engineering
Peripheral Nerves
Nerve Regeneration
G�enie tissulaire.
Nerfs p�eriph�eriques.
Syst�eme nerveux > R�eg�en�eration.
RELIGION > Institutions & Organizations.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Front Cover; Tissue Engineering of the Peripheral Nerve: Biomaterials and Physical Therapy; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Chapter One: The Use of Chitosan-Based Scaffolds to Enhance Regeneration in the Nervous System; 1. Introduction; 2. In Vitro Evidence: Chitosan Properties, Biocompatibility, and Surface Modification; 2.1. Chitosan physical properties; 2.1.1. Mechanical strength; 2.1.2. Porosity; 2.1.3. Chitosan biodegradability; 2.2. Chitosan biocompatibility; 2.3. Chitosan surface modification; 2.4. Chitosan as a tool for neurotrophic factor delivery
  • 3. Chitosan for Central Nervous System Repair3.1. Surface modification of chitosan conduits for CNS repair; 3.2. Chitosan conduits combined with cells for CNS repair; 3.3. Chitosan conduits combined with neurotrophic factors or neuroprotective molecules for CNS repair; 4. Chitosan for Peripheral Nervous System Repair; 4.1. Surface modification of chitosan conduits for PNS repair; 4.2. Chitosan conduits combined with cells for PNS repair; 4.3. Chitosan conduits combined with neurotrophic factors or neuroprotective molecules for PNS repair; 5. Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References
  • Chapter Two: Interfaces with the Peripheral Nerve for the Control of Neuroprostheses1. General Introduction; 2. Structure and Function of the Peripheral Nerves; 3. Types of Nerve Electrodes: An Overview; 3.1. Extraneural electrodes; 3.2. Intraneural electrodes; 3.3. Regenerative electrodes; 4. Biomedical Applications of Nerve Interfaces; 4.1. Applications for CNS-injured patients; 4.2. Applications for the control of prostheses; 5. Conclusion; References; Chapter Three: The Use of Shock Waves in Peripheral Nerve Regeneration: New Perspectives?; 1. Introduction
  • 2. Features of Peripheral Nerve Regeneration in Rodents and Humans: How to Speed Up Slow Regeneration?3. Presumed Biological Effects of ESWT; 4. Effects of ESWT on Peripheral Nerves; 4.1. Effects of ESWT on sensory nerves; 4.2. Effects of ESWT on motor nerves; 5. Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter Four: Phototherapy and Nerve Injury: Focus on Muscle Response*; 1. Introduction; 2. Phototherapy Increases Skeletal Muscle Biochemical Activity; 3. Discussion and Future Perspectives; References; Chapter Five: Electrical Stimulation for Promoting Peripheral Nerve Regeneration
  • 1. Introduction2. Ways to Apply Electrical Stimuli to the Reconstructed Nerve; 2.1. Transcutaneous/percutaneous stimulation; 2.2. Direct, brief, low-frequency electrical stimulation; 2.3. Electrical stimulation via the synthetic nerve graft; 2.4. Electrical stimulation combined with other treatments; 3. Biological Effects of Electrical Stimulation of Injured Peripheral Nerves; 3.1. General effect on axonal regeneration; 3.2. Impact of electrical stimulation on expression of neurotrophic factors; 3.3. Impact of electrical stimulation on Schwann cells; 4. Clinical Experiences; Acknowledgment

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