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Transplantable Piezoelectric Biomaterial Offers New Treatment Potential for Central Nervous System Injuries and Neurodegenerative Diseases


Published on 2025-01-07 07:22:19 - MSN
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  • A new electrically active transplantable material that can help to regrow cells in the brain and spinal cord could redefine the recovery prospects of patients who sustain life-altering injuries or suffer from neurodegenerative diseases.

The article from MSN discusses a groundbreaking development in medical technology where researchers from the University of Cambridge have created a new type of biomaterial that could revolutionize treatments for central nervous system (CNS) injuries and neurodegenerative diseases. This biomaterial, which is piezoelectric, generates an electric charge when mechanically stressed, mimicking the natural electrical properties of human tissues like bone and cartilage. This property could potentially stimulate nerve regeneration by providing electrical signals similar to those in the body. The material, made from a combination of hydroxyapatite and piezoelectric polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), has shown in preclinical studies to promote nerve growth and could be used in various applications, from repairing spinal cord injuries to treating conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. The innovation lies in its ability to be transplanted into the body, offering a new avenue for regenerative medicine by not only supporting but actively encouraging the repair of damaged neural tissues.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-gb/technology/biotechnology/transplantable-piezoelectric-biomaterial-offers-new-treatment-potential-for-central-nervous-system-injuries-and-neurodegenerative-diseases/ar-AA1x6peo ]