Guiding Stem Cell Differentiation into Oligodendrocytes Using Graphene-Nanofiber Scaffolds

Damage to the central nervous system (CNS) from degenerative diseases or traumatic injuries is particularly devastating due the limited regenerative capabilities of the CNS. Among the current approaches, stem cell-based regenerative medicine has shown great promise in achieving significant functional recovery by taking advantage of the self-renewal and differentiation capabilities of stem cells, which include pluripotent stem cells (PSCs), mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and neural stem cells (NSCs).[1] However, the low survival rate upon transplantation has been a longstanding barrier for scientists and clinicians to