journal article·2026-03Open access

Stepwise Regulation of Cellular Oxidative Stress via Conductive‐Piezoelectric Integrated Microstructured Conduits for Enhanced Nerve Regeneration

Dong Zhou, Mengxuan Bian, Lingyu Wei, Binghuang Yao, Qi Chen, Lan Xiao, Jing He, Jian Zhang, Yulin Li, Libo Jiang

Advanced Science· Volume 13· Issue 13

Abstract

Abstract Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) poses significant challenges due to the complex structure and regenerative microenvironment of peripheral nerves, which limit self‐repair capabilities. Artificial nerve conduits have been widely used for nerve repair. Here, a conductive‐piezoelectric integrated microstructured conduit is designed, using poly(lactic glycolic acid) (PLGA) and poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) via electrostatic spinning to obtain an implantable, biodegradable piezoelectric nanofibrous membrane. This membrane is further enhanced with a reduced graphene oxide/methacrylated gelatin (rGO/GelMA) gel, which synergistically promotes peripheral nerve repair. In vitro assessments reveal that the microgroove surface pattern of the conduit effectively stimulated the directional migration of cells. Moreover, using a rat sciatic nerve injury model, rGO is demonstrated to significantly modulate cellular oxidative stress, thereby facilitating nerve repair. Additionally, mild electrical stimulation induced by low‐intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) is found to enhance the recovery of motor function. These findings demonstrate the multifaceted benefits of the rGO/GelMA@PVGA composite conduit, which integrates physical guidance, oxidative stress inhibition, and ultrasound‐activated electrical stimulation, providing an unprecedented multimodal synergistic strategy with great potential for clinical treatment of peripheral nerve injury.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Nerve injury and regeneration · Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications · Neuroscience and Neural Engineering

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Affiliations

The State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering and Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education Materials Science and Engineering East China University of Science and Technology Shanghai 200237 China

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital Fudan University Shanghai 200032 China

School of Medicine and Dentistry Griffith University QLD 4222 Australia

Department of Orthopaedics Honghui Hospital Xi'an Jiao Tong University Xi'an 710000 China

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Zhongshan Hospital (Xiamen) Fudan University Fujian 361015 China

Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Tissue Regeneration Medical Materials Wenzhou Institute of Shanghai University Wenzhou 325000 China

Funding

National Key Research and Development Program of China · National Natural Science Foundation of China

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