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‘Sticky and Strain-Gradient Artificial Epineurium’ can Heal Severed Nerves in only One Minute, Study Claims

Revolutionary 'sticky and strain-gradient artificial epineurium' heals severed nerves in only one minute instead of traditional suturing
Human skin-inspired design of sticky and strain-gradient artificial epineurium (SSGAE) and its tissue-adhesion characteristics. Credit: Korea University College of Medicine

A novel medical advancement termed the “sticky and strain-gradient artificial epineurium” (SSGAE) has been developed, demonstrating remarkable efficacy in rapidly healing severed nerves without traditional microsurgical suturing techniques.

This innovation, spearheaded by a collaborative effort between Professor Jong Woong Park from Orthopedic Surgery, Korea University College of Medicine, Professor Donghee Son from Sungkyunkwan University Department of Superintelligence Engineering, and Professor Mikyung Shin from the Department of Biomedical Engineering, presents a significant breakthrough in nerve repair surge...

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