Requirements for growing tissue-engineered vascular grafts
Requirements for growing tissue-engineered vascular grafts
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DOI:
10.1016/s1054-8807(02)00183-7
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发表时间:
2003-03-01
影响因子:
3.7
通讯作者:
Niklason, LE
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作者:
Mitchell, SL;Niklason, LE
Small diameter (< 6 mm) vascular grafts are in large demand for coronary and peripheral bypass procedures. Although synthetic grafts have been developed, tissue-based vascular grafts that can better mimic native vessels will likely yield superior results. The success of a tissue-based graft depends on its ability to meet several requirements. First, a graft must possess a confluent, adherent and quiescent endothelium to resist thrombosis in vivo. The mechanical behavior of the graft must mimic the mechanical properties of a native vessel. Hence, a graft must have a highly organized collagen matrix to impart tissue strength. Finally, a graft must contain an elastin network to provide compliance and recoil. (C) 2003 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.