Main description:

This issue of International Review of Neurobiology brings together cutting-edge research on tissue engineering of the peripheral nerve. It reviews current knowledge and understanding, provides a starting point for researchers and practitioners entering the field, and builds a platform for further research and discovery.

Contents:

Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine: Past, Present and Future
Antonio J. Salgado, Joaquim M. Oliveira, Albino Martins, Fabio G. Teixeira, Nuno A. Silva, Nuno M. Neves, Nuno Sousa and Rui L. Reis

Tissue Engineering and Peripheral Nerve Reconstruction: An Overview
S. Geuna, S. Gnavi, I. Perroteau, Pierluigi Tos and B. Battiston

Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation for Improving Nerve Regeneration
Julia Teixeira Oliveira, Klauss Mostacada, Silmara de Lima and Ana Maria Blanco Martinez

Perspectives of Employing Mesenchymal Stem Cells from the Wharton's Jelly of the Umbilical Cord for Peripheral Nerve Repair
Jorge Ribeiro, Andrea Gartner, Tiago Pereira, Raquel Gomes, Maria Ascensao Lopes, Carolina Goncalves, Artur Varejao, Ana Lucia Luis and Ana Colette Mauricio

Adipose-Derived Stem Cells and Nerve Regeneration: Promises and Pitfalls
Alessandro Faroni, Giorgio Terenghi and Adam J Reid

The Pros and Cons of Growth Factors and Cytokines in Peripheral Axon Regeneration
Lars Klimaschewski, Barbara Hausott and Doychin N. Angelov

Role of Inflammation and Cytokines in Peripheral Nerve Regeneration
P. Dubovy, R. Jancalek and T. Kubek

Ghrelin: A Novel Neuromuscular Recovery Promoting Factor?
Stefania Raimond, Giulia Ronchi, Stefano Geuna, Davide Pascal, Simone Reano, Nicoletta Filigheddu and Andrea Graziani

Neuregulin1 Role in Schwann Cell Regulation and Potential Applications to Promote Peripheral Nerve Regeneration
Giovanna Gambarotta, Federica Fregnan, Sara Gnavi and Isabelle Perroteau

Extracellular Matrix Components in Peripheral Nerve Regeneration Francisco Gonzalez-Perez, Esther Udina and Xavier Navarro