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Contact with regenerating axons affected Schwann cells with respect to p-ERK 1\/2 and cleaved caspase 3 after immediate nerve repair only.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>The decreased regenerative capacity that has historically been observed after delayed nerve repair may be related to impaired activation of Schwann cells and increased Schwann cell death. 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