Effect of Decellularization Protocol on the Mechanical Behavior of Porcine Descending Aorta

Enzymatic-detergent decellularization treatments may use a combination of chemical reagents to reduce vascular tissue to sterilized scaffolds, which may be seeded with endothelial cells and implanted with a low risk of rejection. However, these chemicals may alter the mechanical properties of the n...

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Main Authors: John C. Fitzpatrick, Peter M. Clark, Franco M. Capaldi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:International Journal of Biomaterials
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/620503