Journal article
In vivo cellularization of a cross-linked matrix by intraperitoneal implantation: a new tool in heart valve tissue engineering
Abstract
AIM: To use in vivo instead of in vitro cell seeding in heart valve tissue engineering.
METHODS AND RESULTS: Intraperitoneally preseeded, photo-oxidized bovine pericardial pulmonary valve constructs (group 1) were compared with non-preseeded constructs (group 2) implanted in sheep. All valves functioned normally and were macroscopically intact at explantation [1 week (n = 6) and 1 month (n = 6) in each group], except for one thrombosed leaflet …
Authors
De Visscher G; Vranken I; Lebacq A; Van Kerrebroeck C; Ganame J; Verbeken E; Flameng W
Journal
European Heart Journal, Vol. 28, No. 11, pp. 1389–1396
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
June 1, 2007
DOI
10.1093/eurheartj/ehl422
ISSN
0195-668X