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	title = {A novel nanoparticle delivery system for in vivo targeting of the sciatic nerve: Impact on regeneration},
	journal = {NanomedicineNanomedicine},
	volume = {7},
	year = {2012},
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	month = {2012///},
	pages = {1167 - 1180},
	abstract = {Aim: Innovative solutions in the development of drug delivery systems targeting the nerve tissue are awaited. In this regard, a novel system for the delivery of drugs to the sciatic nerve was created using nanomedical principles. Materials \& methods: Chitosan was the vehicle material used in the experiment. Heparin bound to growth factors has been administered to enhance peripheral nerve regeneration, and since heparin possesses the appropriate charge to be able to form nanoparticles with chitosan, it appears to be a good candidate to base this new delivery system on. Results: Maximal absorption took place throughout the extracellular matrix at day 15. No major inflammatory response was observed, indicating that this is a safe and biocompatible system for drug delivery to nerves. Sensorimotor performance and nerve regeneration of mice receiving these nanoparticles were superior as compared with controls. Conclusion: Our work demonstrates a versatile nanoparticle delivery system that successfully targets drugs {\textquoteright}in vivo to the sciatic nerve, opening novel avenues in the field of nanomedicine to the design of therapeutic strategies that enhance axonal regeneration. {\textcopyright} 2012 Future Medicine Ltd.},
	keywords = {chitosan, drug delivery system, heparin, nanomedicine, nanoparticles, peripheral nerve regeneration, sciatic nerve},
	isbn = {17435889 (ISSN)},
	url = {http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84868111412\&partnerID=40\&md5=5db0c76b3a921ca70565c9f3f63cf004},
	author = {Gon{\c c}alves, N.P. and Oliveira, H. and P{\^e}go, A.P. and Saraiva, M.J.}
}
