Influence of aging on peripheral nerve function and regeneration
Manuscript ID: NB107270A • Review Date: May 15, 2025
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Reviewer
Anonymous Reviewer
Rating
Recommendation
Minor Revision
Summary
This manuscript provides a comprehensive review of how aging affects peripheral nerve function and regeneration. The authors have done a thorough job of summarizing the current literature on this topic.
Strengths
- Comprehensive coverage of the topic
- Well-structured presentation of the material
- Clear figures that illustrate key concepts
- Balanced discussion of conflicting evidence
Weaknesses
- Some recent studies (2023-2025) are not included
- The section on clinical implications could be expanded
- The discussion of potential therapeutic approaches is limited
Major Comments
- The authors should consider including more recent studies, particularly those published in the last two years.
- The section on clinical implications should be expanded to include more discussion of how these findings might translate to clinical practice.
- The discussion of potential therapeutic approaches is currently limited. This section could be expanded to include more discussion of emerging therapies.
Minor Comments
- There are a few typographical errors throughout the manuscript.
- Some of the figures could be improved for clarity.
- The reference formatting is inconsistent in places.