Scientists from Austria and England worked on the research. They studied the properties of two types of silk produced by spiders and the mulberry silkworm. Each material has its own advantages, so they decided to combine them for use in regenerative medicine to restore damaged nerves.

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Mulberry silkworm silk was used as the frame, and the “filler” of the nerve was made of spider silk. The tissue was then tested in rat models with sciatic nerve damage.

In addition to the impressive therapeutic effect, the scientists followed the entire mechanism of regeneration. For example, they found that the framework contains a porous wall for nutrient exchange, and that their special molecular structure is responsible for the stability of the tissue. Among other things, identified cells that play a crucial role in nerve regeneration.

hopes

Although treatment may not be successful in every case, this does not mean that the technology cannot be improved in the future. scientists now to explore the possibilities of a new approach for regeneration of peripheral nerve injuries in humans. If successful, this will open a new page in regenerative neurology.