Bacterial cellulose-based composites for nerve tissue engineering

F Jabbari, V Babaeipour, S Bakhtiari - International Journal of Biological …, 2022 - Elsevier
F Jabbari, V Babaeipour, S Bakhtiari
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2022Elsevier
Nerve injuries and neurodegenerative disorders are very serious and costly medical
challenges. Damaged nerve tissue may not be able to heal and regain its function, and scar
tissue may restrict nerve cell regeneration. In recent years, new electroactive biomaterials
have attracted widespread attention in the neural tissue engineering field. Bacterial
cellulose (BC) due to its unique properties such as good mechanical properties, high water
retention, biocompatibility, high crystallinity, large surface area, high purity, very fine …
Abstract
Nerve injuries and neurodegenerative disorders are very serious and costly medical challenges. Damaged nerve tissue may not be able to heal and regain its function, and scar tissue may restrict nerve cell regeneration. In recent years, new electroactive biomaterials have attracted widespread attention in the neural tissue engineering field. Bacterial cellulose (BC) due to its unique properties such as good mechanical properties, high water retention, biocompatibility, high crystallinity, large surface area, high purity, very fine network, and inability to absorb in the human body due to cellulase deficiency, can be considered a promising treatment for neurological injuries and disorders that require long-term support. However, BC lacks electrical activity, but can significantly improve the nerve regeneration rate by combining with conductive structures. Electrical stimulation has been shown to be an effective means of increasing the rate and accuracy of nerve regeneration. Many factors, such as the intensity and pattern of electrical current, have positive effects on cellular activity, including cell adhesion, proliferation, migration and differentiation, and cell-cell/tissue/molecule/drug interaction. This study discusses the importance and essential role of BC-based biomaterials in neural tissue regeneration and the effects of electrical stimulation on cellular behaviors.
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