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Abstract

Neuroscience

Regulating Schwann Cell Growth by Nanosecond Pulsed Electric Field for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration In Vitro

Published: May 3rd, 2024

DOI:

10.3791/66097

1Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 2College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 3Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, 4Department of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Nahda University in Beni Suef, 5Plastic & Cosmetic Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University

* These authors contributed equally

Abstract

Schwann cells (SCs) are myelinating cells of the peripheral nervous system, playing a crucial role in peripheral nerve regeneration. Nanosecond Pulse Electric Field (nsPEF) is an emerging method applicable in nerve electrical stimulation that has been demonstrated to be effective in stimulating cell proliferation and other biological processes. Aiming to assess whether SCs undergo significant changes under nsPEF and help explore the potential for new peripheral nerve regeneration methods, cultured RSC96 cells were subjected to nsPEF stimulation at 5 kV and 10 kV, followed by continued cultivation for 3-4 days. Subsequently, some relevant factors expressed by SCs were assessed to demonstrate the successful stimulation, including the specific marker protein, neurotrophic factor, transcription factor, and myelination regulator. The representative results showed that nsPEF significantly enhanced the proliferation and migration of SCs and the ability to synthesize relevant factors that contribute positively to the regeneration of peripheral nerves. Simultaneously, lower expression of GFAP indicated the benign prognosis of peripheral nerve injuries. All these outcomes show that nsPEF has great potential as an efficient treatment method for peripheral nerve injuries by stimulating SCs.

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Keywords Schwann Cells

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