Fig. 1

Fabrication of a silk fibroin conduit (SFC) and transplantation procedures at transected sciatic nerves bearing 13-mm gaps. (A) Mold used for the fabrication of the SFC. (B) Appearance of the SFC. (C) Silicone tube (NC) transplant. (D) Autologous nerve (Auto) transplant. (E) SFC transplant. (F) Sham.