Research Article

Electrospun Nanofibers Loaded with Quercetin Promote the Recovery of Focal Entrapment Neuropathy in a Rat Model of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetes

Table 2

The effect of zein-based polymeric nanofibers and zein-based polymeric nanofibers loaded with quercetin at various concentrations on foot withdrawal reflex latency (/group). and , respectively, compared to DM + crush injury and no treatment. and , respectively, compared to DM + crush injury + zein-based nanofiber.

Paw withdrawal latency (s.)
GroupBaseline1 day3 days6 days9 days12 days15 days18 days21 days

DM + crush injury
+ no treatment
DM + crush injury + zein-based nanofibers
DM + crush injury + 5% quercetin
DM + crush injury + 10% quercetin
DM + crush injury + 15% quercetin