Keratin Biomaterials Activate Schwann Cells via Integrin-Mediated Signaling and Promote Regeneration of Large Peripheral Nerve Defects in a Rabbit Model

    April 2009 in “ The FASEB Journal ”
    Paulina Sierpinski, Peter J. Apel, Bernard Tawfik … Mark Van Dyke
    Studysummary This study demonstrated that a keratin gel promotes nerve regeneration across critical defects in rabbit models, showing improved nerve conduction and muscle action potential compared to control treatments.
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