Neural implant
AssigneeMedizinische Hochschule Hannover
InventorsPeter Vogt, Christina Allmeling, Kerstin Reimers
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Abstract
The invention relates to a biocompatible neural implant for bridging interruptions or defects in nerves resulting from injuries sustained in an accident or following surgery. Inventive neural implants comprise fibers made from natural or synthetic spider silk and allow interrupted nerves to regenerate across defects such that functional nerve conduction is made possible within a short period of time.
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Neural implant for bridging interruptions or defects within a nerve, said neural implant consisting thread-like spider silk arranged essentially in an axial direction within an acellularized venule.
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