ReviewGels (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Hydrogels for Peripheral Nerve Repair: Emerging Materials and Therapeutic Applications.
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30 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Hydrogel research in peripheral nerve injury repair: a comprehensive multi-database bibliometric analysis (2015-2025).Frontiers in neurologyPooled it
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- Salivary protein macromolecules as diagnostic and therapeutic biomarkers linking oral health and neurodegenerative diseases-emerging mechanisms and future perspectives.Inflammopharmacology · 2026Review
- Spatiotemporally programmed tissue regeneration via visible-light-responsive hydrogels: Biosafety-oriented design and applications.Materials today. Bio · 2026Review
- Biomechanical Evaluation of a Novel Sutureless Hydrogel Device for Peripheral Nerve Repair.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Cyclodextrin-Silica Hybrid PEG Hydrogels: Mechanistic Coupling Between Stiffness, Relaxation, and Molecular Transport.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Natural Polymers in Tissue Engineering and Regeneration: Material-Cell Mechanotransduction, Biofabrication Strategies, and Clinical Translation.Biomedicines · 2026Review
- Injectable chitosan-based hydrogel via in situ gelation modulates the inflammatory microenvironment and facilitates minimally invasive repair of peripheral nerve injury.Materials today. Bio · 2026Article
- Contemporary Strategies of Gene and Cell Therapy in the Treatment of Peripheral Nervous System Injuries and Disorders.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Hydrogel-Based Therapeutic Strategies for Post-Cholecystectomy NAFLD: Targeting Bile Acid Signaling, Gut Microbiota, Inflammation, and Hepatic Fibrosis.Gels (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Bioengineered Teeth and Regenerative Strategies: Advances in Tissue Engineering and Stem Cell Applications.Annals of biomedical engineering · 2026Review
- Stem cell-derived secretome and dental pulp stem cells enhance sciatic nerve regeneration in a rat sciatic neurotmesis model using chitosan nerve conduits.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2026Article
- Hypoxia preconditioned serum (HPS) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) promote proliferation, neurite network formation, and neurite elaboration in N2a cells.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Article
- Neuro-Instructive Hydrogels - A Key to Sensory Innervation in Oral Tissues: A Comprehensive Review.International journal of nanomedicine · 2026Review
- Phase-Specific Evaluation of Sciatic Nerve Regeneration in Preclinical Studies: A Review of Functional Assessment, Emerging Therapies, and Translational Value.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Mechanistic Advancements and Translational Progress in Hyaluronic Acid-Based Scaffolds and Conduits for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2025Review
- Application of injectable hydrogels in the central and peripheral nervous system as a unique and flexible platform for neural tissue repair.Materials today. Bio · 2025Review
- Emerging 4D Fabrication of Tubular Structures and Clinical Challenges: Critical Perspective.ACS materials Au · 2025Review
- Schistosoma japonicum peptide SJMHE1 promotes peripheral nerve regeneration via macrophage migrasome-derived miR-26b-5p targeting the PTEN/AKT axis.Journal of translational medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
Peripheral nerve injuries pose a significant clinical challenge due to the complex biological processes involved in nerve repair and their limited regenerative capacity. Despite advances in surgical techniques, conventional treatments, such as nerve autografts, are faced with limitations like donor site morbidity and inconsistent functional outcomes. As such, there is a growing interest in new, novel, and innovative strategies to enhance nerve regeneration. Tissue engineering/regenerative medicine and its use of biomaterials is an emerging example of an innovative strategy. Within the realm of tissue engineering, functionalized hydrogels have gained considerable attention due to their ability to mimic the extracellular matrix, support cell growth and differentiation, and even deliver bioactive molecules that can promote nerve repair. These hydrogels can be engineered to incorporate growth factors, bioactive peptides, and stem cells, creating a conducive microenvironment for cellular growth and axonal regeneration. Recent advancements in materials as well as cell biology have led to the development of sophisticated hydrogel systems, that not only provide structural support, but also actively modulate inflammation, promote cell recruitment, and stimulate neurogenesis. This review explores the potential of functionalized hydrogels for peripheral nerve repair, highlighting their composition, biofunctionalization, and mechanisms of action. A comprehensive analysis of preclinical studies provides insights into the efficacy of these hydrogels in promoting axonal growth, neuronal survival, nerve regeneration, and, ultimately, functional recovery. Thus, this review aims to illuminate the promise of functionalized hydrogels as a transformative tool in the field of peripheral nerve regeneration, bridging the gap between biological complexity and clinical feasibility.
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