Dual-Factor Modified Hydrogel

Remolds SCI microenvironment

A photosensitive hydrogel scaffold binary-modified with genetically engineered SDF1α and NT3 remodels the lesion microenvironment to promote endogenous neural stem cell migration, neuronal differentiation, and synaptic network reconstruction.

Liu, Dingyang · Shen, He · Zhang, Kai · He, Xinghui · Long, Ge · Li, Xing

Advanced healthcare materials 2023

Advantages

Short-term: induced nestin+ neural stem cell migration and neuronal differentiation

Long-term: promoted neuronal maturation, functionalization, and synaptic network reconstruction

Animal model: exhibited better improvement in motor functions