Acellular human glans extracellular matrix as a scaffold for tissue engineering: in vitro cell support and biocompatibility

ABSTRACT Objectives: Diseases of the genitourinary tract can lead to significant damage. Current reconstructive techniques are limited by tissue availability and compatibility. This study aims to assess if the decellularized human glans can be used as a biomaterial for penile reconstruction. Mater...

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Main Authors: Fernanda M. Egydio, Luiz G. Freitas Filho, Kleber Sayeg, Marcus Laks, Andréia S. Oliveira, Fernando G. Almeida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2015-10-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382015000500990&lng=en&tlng=en