Anisotropic Electroactive Cellulose Hydrogel Scaffold from Fern Stem

Dual-use nerve conduit and cardiac patch

Derived from fern stems via a top-down strategy, it combines anisotropic microstructure, electroactivity, and biocompatibility, customizable into tubular or lamellar forms for nerve and cardiac repair.

Chen, Shuhui · Jiamian, Zhan · Chunyi, Pu · Lin, Rurong · He, Yutong · Hou, Honghao · Qiu, Xiaozhong

Advanced Science 2024

Advantages

Simultaneously repairs peripheral nerve injury and myocardial infarction

Significantly promotes nerve and cardiac tissue regeneration