PMID:
Ann Plast Surg. 2018 09 ;81(3):335-339. PMID: 30028754
Abstract Title:
Curcumin and Biodegradable Membrane Promote Nerve Regeneration and Functional Recovery After Sciatic Nerve Transection in Adult Rats.
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Curcumin has immunomodulatory anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and neuroprotective properties. The goal of this study was to determine the effects of curcumin and biodegradable membrane on nerve healing in rat sciatic nerve transected injuries.METHODS: Rats were divided into groups: (1) control group (Ctrl), (2) curcumin group (Cur), (3) membrane group (Mem), and (4) membrane and curcumin group (Mem + Cur). Functional recovery was evaluated at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks after surgery. At the end of the eighth week after surgery, histological assessments were done.RESULTS: At the end of 8th week after surgery, functional assessments (sciatic nerve index, withdrawal reflex latency, and electromyography) in the Mem + Cur group improved compared with other groups (P
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