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Nerve growth factor: increased angiogenesis without improved nerve regeneration.

P M Santos1, J G Winterowd, G G Allen

  • 1Division of Otolaryngology, Southern Illinois University, Springfield 62794-9230.

Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery : Official Journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
|July 1, 1991
PubMed
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Nerve growth factor (NGF) and laminin did not improve nerve regeneration in adult mice. However, both NGF and laminin increased blood vessel growth (angiogenesis) in nerve regeneration channels.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • Nerve growth factor (NGF) and laminin are crucial for neural development and regeneration.
  • Effective delivery methods are needed to enhance peripheral nerve repair.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of sustained local delivery of NGF and laminin on peripheral nerve regeneration.
  • To compare the efficacy of Silastic and chitosan nerve regeneration channels.

Main Methods:

  • Adult mouse sciatic nerves were transected and repaired using Silastic or chitosan channels.
  • Channels were loaded with NGF and/or laminin to provide sustained release.
  • Nerve regeneration was assessed via electrophysiology, histology, and angiogenesis evaluation at six weeks.

Main Results:

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  • No significant improvements in nerve regeneration metrics (electromyography, nerve diameter, myelin thickness, axon count) were observed with NGF.
  • Increased angiogenesis was noted in channels containing NGF compared to controls.
  • Silastic channels showed minimal inflammation, while chitosan channels induced moderate inflammation.

Conclusions:

  • Sustained local delivery of NGF and laminin via Silastic or chitosan channels did not enhance peripheral nerve regeneration in this model.
  • Both channel types promoted angiogenesis, suggesting a potential indirect benefit.
  • Chitosan channels elicited a greater inflammatory response than Silastic channels.