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Tissue engineering of the peripheral nerve : : biomaterials and physical therapy /\ edited by Stefano Geuna, Isabelle Perroteau, Pierluigi Tos, Bruno Battiston
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First edition
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International review of neurobiology ;; v. 109
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xii, 237 pages :: illustrations ;; 24 cm
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9780124200456
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: 0124200451
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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The use of chitosan-based scaffolds to enhance regeneration in the nervous system -- Interfaces with the peripheral nerve for the control of neuroprostheses -- The use of shock waves in peripheral nerve regeneration : new perspectives? -- Phototherapy and nerve injury : focus on muscle response -- Electrical stimulation for promoting peripheral nerve regeneration -- Role of physical exercise for improving posttraumatic nerve regeneration -- The role of timing in nerve reconstruction -- Future perspectives in nerve repair and regeneration
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Nerves, Peripheral
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Tissue engineering
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Geuna, Stefano
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Perroteau, Isabelle,1958-
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Tos, Pierluigi
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Battiston, Bruno
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Biomaterials and physical therapy
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