TABLE 1

Tensile testing of acellular nerve and normal sciatic nerves (n = 10)

GroupsPeak ForceUltimate StressUltimate Strain Peak ExtensionBreak Stress
NMPa%mmMPa
Control2.04 ± 0.550.65 ± 0.1642.02 ± 18.124.22 ± 1.790.04 ± 0.05
ANA1.35 ± 34*0.41 ± 0.11*64.33 ± 15.1*6.3 ± 1.47*0.2 ± 0.15*