A Human Hair Keratin Hydrogel Scaffold Enhances Median Nerve Regeneration in Nonhuman Primates: An Electrophysiological and Histological Study

    October 2013 in “ Tissue Engineering Part A ”
    Lauren A. Pace, Johannes F. Plate, Sandeep Mannava … Mark Van Dyke
    Studysummary This study found that using a keratin hydrogel scaffold as a filler in collagen nerve conduits significantly improved nerve regeneration and motor recovery in Macaca fascicularis monkeys compared to saline.
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    1. Mechanical and Biological Properties of Keratose Biomaterials Biomaterials · 2011
    2. The Use of Keratin Biomaterials Derived from Human Hair for the Promotion of Rapid Regeneration of Peripheral Nerves Biomaterials · 2007

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