Hydrogel nerve conduits produced from alginate/chitosan complexes
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serval:BIB_9B4887AA88BF
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Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Title
Hydrogel nerve conduits produced from alginate/chitosan complexes
Journal
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research. Part A
ISSN
1549-3296 (Print)
Publication state
Published
Issued date
03/2007
Volume
80
Number
4
Pages
932-7
Notes
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't --- Old month value: Mar 15
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't --- Old month value: Mar 15
Abstract
Nerve conduits (NCs) represent a promising alternative to conventional treatments for peripheral nerve repair. Materials for NC production should be biodegradable, possess adequate mechanical properties, and allow for exchange of nutrients. To this aim, we developed biodegradable NC made of a hydrogel that consisted of the oppositely charged polysaccharides alginate and chitosan. Swelling and permeation studies, as well as rheological measurements, served to characterize the NC. The alginate/chitosan NC showed high water uptake (84% w/w) and permitted permeation of fluorescent-labeled dextrans in a molecular weight dependent manner. The NC fulfilled the mechanical specifications without further crosslinking. The soft NC can be expected to preclude nerve compression (storage modulus of about 40 kPa), but possess sufficient mechanical strength. In combination with remarkable tear resistance, the NC affords easy surgical handling.
Keywords
*Absorbable Implants
Alginates/*chemistry
Chitosan/*chemistry
Glucuronic Acid/chemistry
Hexuronic Acids/chemistry
Hydrogels/*chemistry
Nerve Regeneration
Neural Conduction
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases/therapy
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Web of science
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