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Peripheral nerve regeneration through guidance tubes

“…Several groups have found that peptide-modified surfaces enhance cell adhesion [86][87][88][89] . In vitro, YIGSR, IKVAV and RGD enhanced the interaction of primary neuronal cells with fluoropolymers 90,91 and directed neuron adhesion and outgrowth 92 .…”