Abstract
The modification of chitosan nerve guide to assess nerve function after reconstruction was discussed. Chitosan and M-CHI solution with concentration of 2 wt% and 4 wt% were respectively prepared by dissolution in 0.2 M acetic acid. Female SD rats were anesthetized with 10% chloral hydrate and after 2, 4, 8, 12, 16 weeks of implantation, walking track analysis was carried out to evaluate motor nerve recovery. It was found that all the rats had a regenerated cable inside the conduits, which had bridged a 10mm gap between the nerve stumps.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Transactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress |
Number of pages | 1 |
State | Published - Dec 1 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | Transactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress - Sydney, Australia Duration: May 17 2004 → May 21 2004 |
Other
Other | Transactions - 7th World Biomaterials Congress |
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Country | Australia |
City | Sydney |
Period | 5/17/04 → 5/21/04 |
Keywords
- Chitin/chitosan
- Nerve regeneration
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)