{"status":"ok","message-type":"work","message-version":"1.0.0","message":{"indexed":{"date-parts":[[2026,8,5]],"date-time":"2026-08-05T01:09:47Z","timestamp":1785892187425,"version":"3.56.0"},"reference-count":65,"publisher":"Springer Science and Business Media LLC","issue":"5","license":[{"start":{"date-parts":[[2009,1,10]],"date-time":"2009-01-10T00:00:00Z","timestamp":1231545600000},"content-version":"tdm","delay-in-days":0,"URL":"http:\/\/www.springer.com\/tdm"}],"content-domain":{"domain":[],"crossmark-restriction":false},"short-container-title":["J Mater Sci: Mater Med"],"published-print":{"date-parts":[[2009,5]]},"DOI":"10.1007\/s10856-008-3671-3","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2009,1,9]],"date-time":"2009-01-09T01:16:52Z","timestamp":1231463812000},"page":"1181-1192","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":51,"title":["Physicochemical characterisation of novel ultra-thin biodegradable scaffolds for peripheral nerve repair"],"prefix":"10.1007","volume":"20","author":[{"given":"Mingzhu","family":"Sun","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Sandra","family":"Downes","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"297","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2009,1,10]]},"reference":[{"key":"3671_CR1","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"111","DOI":"10.1016\/S0894-1130(98)80007-0","volume":"11","author":"AB Dagum","year":"1998","unstructured":"A.B. Dagum, Peripheral nerve regeneration, repair, and grafting. J. Hand Ther. 11, 111 (1998)","journal-title":"J. Hand Ther."},{"key":"3671_CR2","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"553","DOI":"10.1046\/j.1469-7580.2003.00243.x","volume":"203","author":"PN Mohanna","year":"2003","unstructured":"P.N. Mohanna, R.C. Young, M. Wiberg, G. Terenghi, A composite poly-hydroxybutyrate-glial growth factor conduit for long nerve gap repairs. J. Anat. 203, 553 (2003). doi: 10.1046\/j.1469-7580.2003.00243.x","journal-title":"J. Anat."},{"key":"3671_CR3","unstructured":"S.E. Mackinnon, A.L. Dellon, in Surgery of the Peripheral Nerve. Nerve Repair and Nerve Grafting (Thieme Medical Publishers, New York, 1988), pp. 89\u2013129"},{"key":"3671_CR4","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"555","DOI":"10.1002\/(SICI)1098-2752(1996)17:10<555::AID-MICR5>3.0.CO;2-P","volume":"17","author":"MF Meek","year":"1996","unstructured":"M.F. Meek, W.F.A. Den Dunnen, J.M. Schakenraad, P.H. Robinson, Evaluation of functional nerve recovery after reconstruction with a poly (DL-Lactide-\u03b5-Caprolactone) nerve guide, filled with modified denatured muscle tissue. Microsurgery 17, 555 (1996). doi:10.1002\/(SICI)1098-2752(1996)17:10<555::AID-MICR5>3.0.CO;2-P","journal-title":"Microsurgery"},{"key":"3671_CR5","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"87","DOI":"10.1016\/0301-0082(89)90036-1","volume":"33","author":"RD Fields","year":"1989","unstructured":"R.D. Fields, J.M. Le Beau, F.M. Longo, M.H. Ellisman, Nerve regeneration through artificial tubular implants. Prog. Neurobiol. 33, 87 (1989). doi: 10.1016\/0301-0082(89)90036-1","journal-title":"Prog. Neurobiol."},{"key":"3671_CR6","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"293","DOI":"10.1146\/annurev.bioeng.5.011303.120731","volume":"5","author":"CE Schmidt","year":"2003","unstructured":"C.E. Schmidt, J.B. Leach, Neural tissue engineering: strategies for repair and regeneration. Annu. Rev. Biomed. Eng. 5, 293 (2003). doi: 10.1146\/annurev.bioeng.5.011303.120731","journal-title":"Annu. Rev. Biomed. Eng."},{"key":"3671_CR7","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"1141","DOI":"10.1016\/0142-9612(95)93577-Z","volume":"16","author":"RS Bezwada","year":"1995","unstructured":"R.S. Bezwada, D.D. Jamiolkowski, I.Y. Lee, V. Agarwal, J. Persivale, S. Trenka-Benthin, M. Erneta, J. Suryadevara, A. Yang, S. Liu, Monocryl\u00ae suture, a new ultra-pliable absorbable monofilament suture. Biomaterials 16, 1141 (1995). doi: 10.1016\/0142-9612(95)93577-Z","journal-title":"Biomaterials"},{"key":"3671_CR8","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"1292","DOI":"10.1016\/S0002-9378(89)80015-8","volume":"160","author":"PD Darney","year":"1989","unstructured":"P.D. Darney, S.E. Monroe, C.M. Klaisle, A. Alvarado, Clinical evaluation of the Capronor contraceptive implant: preliminary report. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 160, 1292 (1989)","journal-title":"Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol."},{"key":"3671_CR9","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","unstructured":"S. Dumitriu, Polymeric Biomaterials, 2nd edn. rev. (Marcel Dekker Inc., New York, 2001), pp. 95\u201397, 107\u2013109, 402, 403","DOI":"10.1201\/9780203904671"},{"key":"3671_CR10","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"437","DOI":"10.1002\/jbm.820190408","volume":"19","author":"SC Woodward","year":"1985","unstructured":"S.C. Woodward, P.S. Brewer, F. Moatamed, A. Schindler, C.G. Pitt, The intracellular degradation of poly (\u03b5-caprolactone). J. Biomed. Mater. Res. 19, 437 (1985). doi: 10.1002\/jbm.820190408","journal-title":"J. Biomed. Mater. Res."},{"key":"3671_CR11","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"801","DOI":"10.1016\/S0142-9612(02)00370-8","volume":"24","author":"H Kweon","year":"2003","unstructured":"H. Kweon, M.K. Yoo, I.K. Park, T.H. Kim, H.C. Lee, H.S. Lee, J.S. Oh, T. Akaike, C.S. Cho, A novel degradable polycaprolactone networks for tissue engineering. Biomaterials 24, 801 (2003). doi: 10.1016\/S0142-9612(02)00370-8","journal-title":"Biomaterials"},{"key":"3671_CR12","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"745","DOI":"10.1016\/j.actbio.2007.01.005","volume":"3","author":"G Chouzouri","year":"2007","unstructured":"G. Chouzouri, M. Xanthos, In vitro bioactivity and degradation of polycaprolactone composites containing silicate fillers. Acta Biomater. 3, 745 (2007). doi: 10.1016\/j.actbio.2007.01.005","journal-title":"Acta Biomater."},{"key":"3671_CR13","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"412","DOI":"10.1002\/micr.1920120608","volume":"12","author":"PH Robinson","year":"1991","unstructured":"P.H. Robinson, B. van der Lei, H.J. Hoppen, J.W. Leenslag, A.J. Pennings, P. Nieuwenhuis, Nerve regeneration through a two-ply biodegradable nerve guide in the rat and the influence of ACTH4\u20139 nerve growth factor. Microsurgery 12, 412 (1991). doi: 10.1002\/micr.1920120608","journal-title":"Microsurgery"},{"key":"3671_CR14","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"4181","DOI":"10.1016\/S0142-9612(03)00314-4","volume":"24","author":"ME Broz","year":"2003","unstructured":"M.E. Broz, D.L. VanderHart, N.R. Washburn, Structure and mechanical properties of poly (D, L-lactic acid)\/poly(e-caprolactone) blends. Biomaterials 24, 4181 (2003). doi: 10.1016\/S0142-9612(03)00314-4","journal-title":"Biomaterials"},{"key":"3671_CR15","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"786","DOI":"10.1007\/BF00134318","volume":"6","author":"RL Reis","year":"1995","unstructured":"R.L. Reis, A.M. Cunha, Characterization of two biodegradable polymers of potential application within the biomaterials field. J. Mater. Sci. Mater. Med. 6, 786 (1995). doi: 10.1007\/BF00134318","journal-title":"J. Mater. Sci. Mater. Med."},{"key":"3671_CR16","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"1866","DOI":"10.1016\/j.eurpolymj.2007.02.021","volume":"43","author":"J Sp\u011bv\u00e1\u010dek","year":"2007","unstructured":"J. Sp\u011bv\u00e1\u010dek, J. Brus, T. Divers, Y. Grohens, Solid-state NMR study of biodegradable starch\/polycaprolactone blends. Eur. Polym. J. 43, 1866 (2007). doi: 10.1016\/j.eurpolymj.2007.02.021","journal-title":"Eur. Polym. J."},{"key":"3671_CR17","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"7831","DOI":"10.1016\/S0032-3861(01)00269-5","volume":"42","author":"R Dell\u2019Erba","year":"2001","unstructured":"R. Dell\u2019Erba, G. Groeninckx, G. Maglio, M. Malinconico, A. Migliozzi, Immiscible polymer blends of semicrystalline biocompatible components: thermal properties and phase morphology analysis of PLLA\/PCL blends. Polymer (Guildf) 42, 7831 (2001). doi: 10.1016\/S0032-3861(01)00269-5","journal-title":"Polymer (Guildf)"},{"key":"3671_CR18","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"161","DOI":"10.1016\/S0141-3910(97)00196-1","volume":"59","author":"L Wang","year":"1998","unstructured":"L. Wang, W. Ma, R.A. Gross, S.P. McCarthy, Reactive compatibilization of biodegradable blends of poly (lactic acid) and poly (\u03b5-caprolactone). Polym. Degrad. Stab. 59, 161 (1998). doi: 10.1016\/S0141-3910(97)00196-1","journal-title":"Polym. Degrad. Stab."},{"key":"3671_CR19","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"129","DOI":"10.1080\/02844310510006295","volume":"39","author":"PN Mohanna","year":"2005","unstructured":"P.N. Mohanna, G. Terenghi, M. Wiberg, Composite PHB-GGF conduit for long nerve gap repair: a long-term evaluation. J. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. Hand Surg. 39, 129 (2005). doi: 10.1080\/02844310510006295","journal-title":"J. Plast. Reconstr. Surg. Hand Surg."},{"key":"3671_CR20","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"669","DOI":"10.1016\/j.bjps.2007.12.015","volume":"61","author":"DF Kalbermatten","year":"2008","unstructured":"D.F. Kalbermatten, P.J. Kingham, D. Mahay, C. Mantovani, J. Pettersson, W. Raffoul, H. Balcin, G. Pierer, G. Terenghi, Fibrin matrix for suspension of regenerative cells in an artificial nerve conduit. J. Plast. Reconstr. Aesthet. Surg. 61, 669 (2008). doi: 10.1016\/j.bjps.2007.12.015","journal-title":"J. Plast. Reconstr. Aesthet. Surg."},{"key":"3671_CR21","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"449","DOI":"10.1016\/0014-3057(72)90109-7","volume":"8","author":"V Crescenzi","year":"1972","unstructured":"V. Crescenzi, G. Manzini, G. Calzolari, C. Borri, Thermodynamics of fusion of poly \u00df-propiolactone and poly \u03b5-caprolactone. Comparative analysis of the melting of aliphatic polylactone and polyester chains. Eur. Polym. J. 8, 449 (1972). doi: 10.1016\/0014-3057(72)90109-7","journal-title":"Eur. Polym. J."},{"key":"3671_CR22","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"1929","DOI":"10.1023\/A:1013174400236","volume":"20","author":"T Freier","year":"2001","unstructured":"T. Freier, C. Kunze, K.-P. Schmitz, Solvent removal from solution-cast films of biodegradable polymers. J. Mater. Sci. Lett. 20, 1929 (2001). doi: 10.1023\/A:1013174400236","journal-title":"J. Mater. Sci. Lett."},{"key":"3671_CR23","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","unstructured":"M. Sun, S. Downes, Solvent-cast PCL films support the regeneration of NG108-15 nerve cells. in International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering. Proceedings of the SPIE vol. 6423, p. 64230, July 2007","DOI":"10.1117\/12.779219"},{"key":"3671_CR24","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"309","DOI":"10.1016\/j.msec.2006.03.008","volume":"27","author":"MSK Chong","year":"2007","unstructured":"M.S.K. Chong, C.N. Lee, S.H. Teoh, Characterization of smooth muscle cells on poly (\u03b5-caprolactone) films. Mater. Sci. Eng. C 27, 309 (2007). doi: 10.1016\/j.msec.2006.03.008","journal-title":"Mater. Sci. Eng. C"},{"key":"3671_CR25","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"105","DOI":"10.1167\/iovs.05-0512","volume":"47","author":"LPK Ang","year":"2006","unstructured":"L.P.K. Ang, Z.Y. Cheng, R.W. Beuerman, S.H. Teoh, X. Zhu, D.T.H. Tan, The development of a serum-free derived bioengineered conjunctival epithelial equivalent using an ultrathin poly (\u03b5-caprolactone) membrane substrate. Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 47, 105 (2006). doi: 10.1167\/iovs.05-0512","journal-title":"Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci."},{"key":"3671_CR26","unstructured":"S.J. Huang, in Encyclopedia of Polymer Science and Engineering, vol. 2, ed. by H.F. Mark, N. Bikales, C.G. Overberger, G. Menges (Wiley, New York, 1985)"},{"key":"3671_CR27","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"669","DOI":"10.1002\/pat.381","volume":"14","author":"FC Bragan\u00e7a","year":"2003","unstructured":"F.C. Bragan\u00e7a, D.S. Rosa, Thermal, mechanical and morphological analysis of poly(\u03b5-caprolactone), cellulose acetate and their blends. Polym. Adv. Technol. 14, 669 (2003). doi: 10.1002\/pat.381","journal-title":"Polym. Adv. Technol."},{"key":"3671_CR28","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"617","DOI":"10.1016\/S0094-1298(20)32661-4","volume":"26","author":"TW Hudson","year":"1999","unstructured":"T.W. Hudson, G.R. Evans, C.E. Schmidt, Engineering strategies for peripheral nerve repair. Clin. Plast. Surg. 26, 617 (1999)","journal-title":"Clin. Plast. Surg."},{"key":"3671_CR29","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"47","DOI":"10.1515\/REVNEURO.1996.7.1.47","volume":"7","author":"VB Doolabh","year":"1996","unstructured":"V.B. Doolabh, M.C. Hertl, S.E. Mackinnon, The role of conduits in nerve repair: a review. Rev. Neurosci. 7, 47 (1996)","journal-title":"Rev. Neurosci."},{"key":"3671_CR30","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"105","DOI":"10.1002\/(SICI)1097-4636(199605)31:1<105::AID-JBM13>3.0.CO;2-M","volume":"31","author":"WFA Dunnen den","year":"1996","unstructured":"W.F.A. den Dunnen, I. Stokroos, E.H. Blaauw, A. Holwerda, A.J. Pennings, P.H. Robinson, J.M. Schakenraad, Light-microscopic and electronmicroscopic evaluation of short-term nerve regeneration using a biodegradable poly (DL-lactide-\u03b5- caprolactone) nerve guide. J. Biomed. Mater. Res. 31, 105 (1996). doi:10.1002\/(SICI)1097-4636(199605)31:1<105::AID-JBM13>3.0.CO;2-M","journal-title":"J. Biomed. Mater. Res."},{"key":"3671_CR31","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"514","DOI":"10.1111\/j.1525-1594.2006.00253.x","volume":"30","author":"Y-C Huang","year":"2006","unstructured":"Y.-C. Huang, Y.-Y. Huang, Biomaterials and strategies for nerve regeneration. Artif. Organs 30, 514 (2006). doi: 10.1111\/j.1525-1594.2006.00253.x","journal-title":"Artif. Organs"},{"key":"3671_CR32","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"534","DOI":"10.1002\/pat.222","volume":"13","author":"Q Cai","year":"2002","unstructured":"Q. Cai, J. Bei, S. Wang, In vitro study on the drug release behaviour from polylactide-based blend matrices. Polym. Adv. Technol. 13, 534 (2002). doi: 10.1002\/pat.222","journal-title":"Polym. Adv. Technol."},{"key":"3671_CR33","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"807","DOI":"10.1021\/bm060832a","volume":"8","author":"KS Tiaw","year":"2007","unstructured":"K.S. Tiaw, S.H. Teoh, R. Chen, M.H. Hong, Processing methods of ultrathin poly(\u03b5-caprolactone) films for tissue engineering applications. Biomacromolecules 8, 807 (2007). doi: 10.1021\/bm060832a","journal-title":"Biomacromolecules"},{"key":"3671_CR34","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"133","DOI":"10.1016\/S0022-4804(03)00255-5","volume":"114","author":"GH Borschel","year":"2003","unstructured":"G.H. Borschel, K.F. Kia Jr., W.M. Kuzon, R.G. Dennis, Mechanical properties of acellular peripheral nerve. J. Surg. Res. 114, 133 (2003). doi: 10.1016\/S0022-4804(03)00255-5","journal-title":"J. Surg. Res."},{"key":"3671_CR35","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"121","DOI":"10.1007\/s002640000142","volume":"24","author":"N Nicoli Aldini","year":"2000","unstructured":"N. Nicoli Aldini, M. Fini, M. Rocca, G. Giavaresi, R. Giardino, Guided regeneration with resorbable conduits in experimental peripheral nerve injuries. Int. Orthop. SICOT 24, 121 (2000). doi: 10.1007\/s002640000142","journal-title":"Int. Orthop. SICOT"},{"key":"3671_CR36","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"373","DOI":"10.1021\/bp020280h","volume":"18","author":"GE Rutkowski","year":"2002","unstructured":"G.E. Rutkowski, C.A. Heath, Development of a bioartificial nerve graft. II. Nerve regeneration in vitro. Biotechnol. Prog. 18, 373 (2002). doi: 10.1021\/bp020280h","journal-title":"Biotechnol. Prog."},{"key":"3671_CR37","first-page":"53","volume":"7","author":"MF Meek","year":"1997","unstructured":"M.F. Meek, W.F.A. den Dunnen, H. Bartels, P.H. Robinson, J.M. Schakenraad, Peripheral nerve regeneration and functional nerve recovery after reconstruction with thin-walled biodegradable poly (DL-lactide-\u03b5-caprolactone) nerve guides. Cell Mater. 7, 53 (1997)","journal-title":"Cell Mater."},{"key":"3671_CR38","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"1177","DOI":"10.1016\/S0142-9612(00)00340-9","volume":"22","author":"MF Meek","year":"2001","unstructured":"M.F. Meek, P.H. Robinson, I. Stokroos, E.H. Blaauw, G. Kors, W.F.A. den Dunnen, Electronmicroscopical evaluation of short-term nerve regeneration through a thin-walled biodegradable poly (DLLA-\u03b5-CL) nerve guide filled with modified denatured muscle tissue. Biomaterials 22, 1177 (2001). doi: 10.1016\/S0142-9612(00)00340-9","journal-title":"Biomaterials"},{"key":"3671_CR39","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"582","DOI":"10.3171\/jns.1968.28.6.0582","volume":"28","author":"TB Ducker","year":"1968","unstructured":"T.B. Ducker, G.J. Hayes, Experimental improvements in the use of silastic cuff for peripheral nerve repair. J. Neurosurg. 28, 582 (1968)","journal-title":"J. Neurosurg."},{"key":"3671_CR40","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"1287","DOI":"10.1002\/app.25228","volume":"103","author":"D Simon","year":"2007","unstructured":"D. Simon, A. Holland, R. Shanks, Poly (caprolactone) thin film preparation, morphology, and surface texture. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 103, 1287 (2007). doi: 10.1002\/app.25228","journal-title":"J. Appl. Polym. Sci."},{"key":"3671_CR41","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"247","DOI":"10.1002\/(SICI)1098-2752(1999)19:5<247::AID-MICR7>3.0.CO;2-E","volume":"19","author":"MF Meek","year":"1999","unstructured":"M.F. Meek, W.F. den Dunnen, J.M. Schakenraad, P.H. Robinson, Long-term evaluation of functional nerve recovery after reconstruction with a thin-walled biodegradable poly (DL-Lactide-\u03b5-caprolactone) nerve guide, using walking track analysis and electrostimulation tests. Microsurgery 19, 247 (1999). doi:10.1002\/(SICI)1098-2752(1999)19:5<247::AID-MICR7>3.0.CO;2-E","journal-title":"Microsurgery"},{"key":"3671_CR42","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"39","DOI":"10.1186\/1472-6750-8-39","volume":"8","author":"S Panseri","year":"2008","unstructured":"S. Panseri, C. Cunha, J. Lowery, U.D. Carro, F. Taraballi, S. Amadio, A. Vescovi, F. Gelain, Electrospun micro- and nanofiber tubes for functional nervous regeneration in sciatic nerve transections. BMC Biotechnol. 8, 39 (2008). doi: 10.1186\/1472-6750-8-39","journal-title":"BMC Biotechnol."},{"key":"3671_CR43","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"66","DOI":"10.1002\/jbm.b.30638","volume":"81","author":"J Wei","year":"2007","unstructured":"J. Wei, Y. Masao, T. Shinji, H. Masayuki, K. Eiji, B. Liu, O. Yutaka, Adhesion of mouse fibroblasts on hexamethyldisiloxane surfaces with wide range of wettability. J. Biomed. Mater. Res. 81, 66 (2007). doi: 10.1002\/jbm.b.30638","journal-title":"J. Biomed. Mater. Res."},{"key":"3671_CR44","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"1374","DOI":"10.1002\/jbm.a.20037","volume":"67A","author":"A Thapa","year":"2003","unstructured":"A. Thapa, T.J. Webster, K.M. Haberstroh, Polymers with nano-dimensional surface features enhance bladder smooth muscle cell adhesion. J. Biomed. Mater. Res. 67A, 1374 (2003). doi: 10.1002\/jbm.a.20037","journal-title":"J. Biomed. Mater. Res."},{"key":"3671_CR45","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"2915","DOI":"10.1016\/S0142-9612(03)00123-6","volume":"24","author":"A Thapa","year":"2003","unstructured":"A. Thapa, T.J. Webster, K.M. Haberstroh, Nano-structured polymers enhance bladder smooth muscle cell function. Biomaterials 24, 2915 (2003). doi: 10.1016\/S0142-9612(03)00123-6","journal-title":"Biomaterials"},{"key":"3671_CR46","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"2095","DOI":"10.1016\/j.biomaterials.2003.08.064","volume":"25","author":"RJ Vance","year":"2004","unstructured":"R.J. Vance, D.C. Miller, A. Thapa, K.M. Haberstroh, T.J. Webster, Decreased fibroblast cell density on chemically degraded poly-lactic-co-glycolic acid, polyurethane, and polycaprolactone. Biomaterials 25, 2095 (2004). doi: 10.1016\/j.biomaterials.2003.08.064","journal-title":"Biomaterials"},{"key":"3671_CR47","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"187","DOI":"10.1007\/BF02068673","volume":"3","author":"H Nishida","year":"1995","unstructured":"H. Nishida, Y. Tokiwa, Confirmation of colonization of degrading bacterium strain SC-17 on poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) cast film. J. Environ. Polym. Degrad. 3, 187 (1995). doi: 10.1007\/BF02068673","journal-title":"J. Environ. Polym. Degrad."},{"key":"3671_CR48","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"965","DOI":"10.1002\/jbm.a.30941","volume":"80A","author":"CLAM Vleggeert-Lankamp","year":"2006","unstructured":"C.L.A.M. Vleggeert-Lankamp, G.C.W. de Ruiter, J.F.C. Wolfs, A.P. P\u00eago, R.J. van den Berg, H.K.P. Feirabend, M.J.A. Malessy, E.A.J.F. Lakke, Pores in synthetic nerve conduits are beneficial to regeneration. J. Biomed. Mater. Res. 80A, 965 (2006). doi: 10.1002\/jbm.a.30941","journal-title":"J. Biomed. Mater. Res."},{"key":"3671_CR49","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"1489","DOI":"10.1016\/S0142-9612(99)00055-1","volume":"20","author":"FJ Rodriguez","year":"1999","unstructured":"F.J. Rodriguez, N. Gomez, G. Perego, X. Navarro, Highly permeable polylactide-caprolactone nerve guides enhance peripheral nerve regeneration through long gaps. Biomaterials 20, 1489 (1999). doi: 10.1016\/S0142-9612(99)00055-1","journal-title":"Biomaterials"},{"key":"3671_CR50","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"35","DOI":"10.1163\/156856201744434","volume":"12","author":"AP P\u00eago","year":"2001","unstructured":"A.P. P\u00eago, A.A. Poot, D.W. Grijpma, J. Feijen, Copolymers of trimethylene carbonate and \u03b5-caprolactone for porous nerve guides: synthesis and properties. J. Biomater. Sci. Polym. Ed. 12, 35 (2001). doi: 10.1163\/156856201744434","journal-title":"J. Biomater. Sci. Polym. Ed."},{"key":"3671_CR51","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"325","DOI":"10.1002\/jnr.490090309","volume":"9","author":"BG Uzman","year":"1983","unstructured":"B.G. Uzman, G.M. Villegas, Mouse sciatic nerve regeneration through semipermeable tubes: a quantitative model. J. Neurosci. Res. 9, 325 (1983). doi: 10.1002\/jnr.490090309","journal-title":"J. Neurosci. Res."},{"key":"3671_CR52","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"239","DOI":"10.1016\/0006-8993(87)90379-9","volume":"408","author":"C-B Jenq","year":"1987","unstructured":"C.-B. Jenq, R.E. Coggeshall, Permeable tubes increase the length of the gap that regenerating axons can span. Brain Res. 408, 239 (1987). doi: 10.1016\/0006-8993(87)90379-9","journal-title":"Brain Res."},{"key":"3671_CR53","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"179","DOI":"10.1016\/0006-8993(88)90817-7","volume":"454","author":"P Aebischer","year":"1988","unstructured":"P. Aebischer, V. Gu\u00e9nard, S.R. Winn, R.F. Valentini, P.M. Galletti, Blind-ended semipermeable guidance channels support peripheral nerve regeneration in the absence of a distal nerve stump. Brain Res. 454, 179 (1988). doi: 10.1016\/0006-8993(88)90817-7","journal-title":"Brain Res."},{"key":"3671_CR54","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"438","DOI":"10.1097\/00005072-199007000-00007","volume":"49","author":"B Knoops","year":"1990","unstructured":"B. Knoops, H. Hurtado, P. van den Bosch de Aguilar, Rat sciatic nerve regeneration within an acrylic semipermeable tube and comparison with a silicone impermeable material. J. Neuropathol. Exp. Neurol. 49, 438 (1990)","journal-title":"J. Neuropathol. Exp. Neurol."},{"key":"3671_CR55","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"80","DOI":"10.1002\/micr.1920120205","volume":"12","author":"KL Gibson","year":"1991","unstructured":"K.L. Gibson, L. Remson, A. Smith, N. Satterlee, G.M. Strain, J.K. Daniloff, Comparison of nerve regeneration through different types of neural prostheses. Microsurgery 12, 80 (1991). doi: 10.1002\/micr.1920120205","journal-title":"Microsurgery"},{"key":"3671_CR56","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"93","DOI":"10.1055\/s-2007-1006766","volume":"7","author":"RD Keeley","year":"1991","unstructured":"R.D. Keeley, K.D. Nguyen, M.J. Stephanides, J. Padilla, J.M. Rosen, The artificial nerve graft: a comparison of blended elastomerhydrogel with polyglycolic acid conduits. J. Reconstr. Microsurg. 7, 93 (1991). doi: 10.1055\/s-2007-1006766","journal-title":"J. Reconstr. Microsurg."},{"key":"3671_CR57","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"218","DOI":"10.1179\/016164104225013860","volume":"26","author":"M Siemionow","year":"2004","unstructured":"M. Siemionow, A. Sari, A contemporary overview of peripheral nerve research from the Cleveland Clinic Microsurgery Laboratory. Neurol. Res. 26, 218 (2004). doi: 10.1179\/016164104225013860","journal-title":"Neurol. Res."},{"key":"3671_CR58","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"247","DOI":"10.1016\/S0094-1298(02)00104-9","volume":"30","author":"AJ Vernadakis","year":"2003","unstructured":"A.J. Vernadakis, H. Koch, S.E. Machinnon, Management of neuromas. Clin. Plast. Surg. 30, 247 (2003). doi: 10.1016\/S0094-1298(02)00104-9","journal-title":"Clin. Plast. Surg."},{"key":"3671_CR59","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"5513","DOI":"10.1016\/S0032-3861(99)00713-2","volume":"41","author":"HM Shabana","year":"2000","unstructured":"H.M. Shabana, R.H. Olley, D.C. Bassett, B. Jungnickel, Phase separation induced by crystallization in blends of polycaprolactone and polystyrene: an investigation by etching and electron microscopy. J. Polym. 41, 5513 (2000). doi: 10.1016\/S0032-3861(99)00713-2","journal-title":"J. Polym."},{"key":"3671_CR60","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"5855","DOI":"10.1016\/S0032-3861(99)00760-0","volume":"41","author":"CS Ng","year":"2000","unstructured":"C.S. Ng, S.H. Teoh, T.S. Chung, D.W. Hutmacher, Simultaneous biaxial drawing of poly (\u03b5-caprolactone) films. Polymer (Guildf) 41, 5855 (2000). doi: 10.1016\/S0032-3861(99)00760-0","journal-title":"Polymer (Guildf)"},{"key":"3671_CR61","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"87","DOI":"10.1016\/S0168-1656(00)00407-7","volume":"86","author":"RJ M\u00fcller","year":"2001","unstructured":"R.J. M\u00fcller, I. Kleegerg, W.D. Decker, Biodegradation of polyesters containing aromatic constituints. J. Biotechnol. 86, 87 (2001). doi: 10.1016\/S0168-1656(00)00407-7","journal-title":"J. Biotechnol."},{"key":"3671_CR62","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"5545","DOI":"10.1016\/S0032-3861(98)00807-6","volume":"40","author":"WY Yam","year":"1999","unstructured":"W.Y. Yam, J. Ismail, H.W. Kammer, H. Schmidt, C. Kummerl\u00d6we, Polymer blends of poly (\u03b5-caprolactone) and poly (vinyl methyl ether)-thermal properties and morphology. Polymer (Guildf) 40, 5545 (1999). doi: 10.1016\/S0032-3861(98)00807-6","journal-title":"Polymer (Guildf)"},{"key":"3671_CR63","first-page":"67","volume-title":"Biomaterials Science: An Introduction to Materials in Medicine","author":"BD Ratner","year":"2004","unstructured":"B.D. Ratner, A.S. Hoffman, F.J. Schoen, Biomaterials Science: An introduction to Materials in Medicine, 2nd edn. (Elsevier Inc., Amsterdam, 2004), pp. 67\u201380","edition":"2"},{"key":"3671_CR64","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"74","DOI":"10.1016\/0022-4804(92)90016-S","volume":"53","author":"DL Mooradian","year":"1992","unstructured":"D.L. Mooradian, P. Trescony, K. Keeney, L.T. Furcht, Effect of glow discharge surface modification of plasma TFE vascular graft material on fibronectin and laminin retention and endothelial cell adhesion. J. Surg. Res. 53, 74 (1992). doi: 10.1016\/0022-4804(92)90016-S","journal-title":"J. Surg. Res."},{"key":"3671_CR65","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"245","DOI":"10.1163\/156856293X00339","volume":"5","author":"JG Steele","year":"1993","unstructured":"J.G. Steele, C. McFarland, B.A. Dalton, G. Johnson, M.D.M. Evans, C.R. Howlett, P.A. Underwood, Attachment of human-derived bone cells to tissue culture polystyrene and to unmodified polystyrene: the effect of surface chemistry upon initial cell attachment. J. Biomater. Sci. Polym. Ed. 5, 245 (1993). doi: 10.1163\/156856293X00339","journal-title":"J. Biomater. Sci. Polym. Ed."}],"container-title":["Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine"],"original-title":[],"language":"en","link":[{"URL":"http:\/\/link.springer.com\/content\/pdf\/10.1007\/s10856-008-3671-3.pdf","content-type":"application\/pdf","content-version":"vor","intended-application":"text-mining"},{"URL":"http:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s10856-008-3671-3\/fulltext.html","content-type":"text\/html","content-version":"vor","intended-application":"text-mining"},{"URL":"http:\/\/link.springer.com\/content\/pdf\/10.1007\/s10856-008-3671-3","content-type":"unspecified","content-version":"vor","intended-application":"similarity-checking"}],"deposited":{"date-parts":[[2021,9,29]],"date-time":"2021-09-29T17:32:14Z","timestamp":1632936734000},"score":1,"resource":{"primary":{"URL":"http:\/\/link.springer.com\/10.1007\/s10856-008-3671-3"}},"subtitle":[],"short-title":[],"issued":{"date-parts":[[2009,1,10]]},"references-count":65,"journal-issue":{"issue":"5","published-print":{"date-parts":[[2009,5]]}},"alternative-id":["3671"],"URL":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10856-008-3671-3","relation":{},"ISSN":["0957-4530","1573-4838"],"issn-type":[{"value":"0957-4530","type":"print"},{"value":"1573-4838","type":"electronic"}],"subject":[],"published":{"date-parts":[[2009,1,10]]}}}