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Peripheral nerve injury in humans often leads to permanent functional deficits. Schwann cells play an important role in the recovery of peripheral nerve injury by ensheathing axons and providing various neurotrophic factors. Neuregulin-1 (NRG-1) provides axonal signals, which allow dedifferentiation and rapid proliferation of Schwann cells. Subsequently, NRG-1 promotes axonal myelination and influences myelin thickness. Moreover, NRG-1 plays a critical role in synapse formation in the neuromuscular junction. These effects, together, suggest that NRG-1 promotes recovery of peripheral nerve injury.