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This process is orchestrated by a combination of intrinsic neuronal properties and extrinsic factors, with Schwann cells (SCs) playing a central role. Upon injury, SCs transition into a repair phenotype that allows axonal regeneration through molecular signaling and structural guidance. However, the identity of the SCs\u2019 reprogramming factors is only partially known. We previously identified hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as an early and key driver of nerve repair, inducing gene expression rewiring in SCs to support nerve re-growth. In this study, we quantitatively assessed the role of H2O2 in the activation of key pro-regenerative signaling pathways in SCs following sciatic nerve compression, specifically the extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1\/2 (ERK1\/2) and c-Jun, which are essential for functional nerve recovery. Notably, we found that H2O2 neutralization does not impact degeneration, but it significantly affects the regenerative response. 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