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Multidimensional Oriented Piezoelectric Conduits for Peripheral Nerve Defect Regeneration.

Tong Qi^1,2, Xiao Wang³, Lina Wu⁴

¹Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.

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|February 16, 2026

Summary

This study developed piezoelectric nerve guidance conduits (NGCs) using 3D printing and directional freezing. These NGCs significantly enhanced peripheral nerve regeneration and functional recovery in rats.

Keywords:

3D print directional freezing limb function recovery peripheral nerve regeneration piezoelectric

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Area of Science:

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Regenerative Medicine
Neuroscience

Background:

Peripheral nerve injuries impair motor and sensory functions, necessitating effective regeneration strategies.
Current treatments like autologous nerve transplantation have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate novel piezoelectric nerve guidance conduits (NGCs) for peripheral nerve repair.
To investigate the role of multidimensional oriented structures and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles in promoting nerve regeneration.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of NGCs using digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing and directional freezing.
Incorporation of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles into the NGCs.
In vivo evaluation of NGCs in a rat sciatic nerve defect model.

Main Results:

The developed NGCs exhibited multidimensional oriented structures and piezoelectric properties.
Significant promotion of neuromorphological regeneration and functional recovery was observed.
Repair efficacy was comparable to autologous nerve transplantation.

Conclusions:

Piezoelectric NGCs with oriented structures offer a promising strategy for peripheral nerve regeneration.
This approach could provide a viable alternative to autologous nerve grafts for clinical applications.