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Main Morphological Characteristics of Tubular Polymeric Scaffolds to Promote Peripheral Nerve Regeneration-A Scoping Review.

Josefa Alarcón ApablazaMaría Florencia LezcanoAlex Lopez MarquezKarina Godoy SánchezGonzalo H OportoFernando José Dias
Published in: Polymers (2021)
An NGC should have its diameter adjusted to the nerve with wall thickness, porosity, pore size, and distribution of pores, to favor vascularization, permeability, and exchange of nutrients, and retention of neurotrophic factors, also favoring its mechanical properties and biodegradability.
Keyphrases
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