Article
Collagen synthesis by mesenchymal stem cells and aortic valve interstitial cells in response to mechanical stretch.
Cardiovascular research - 1 Aug 2006
Ku Ching-Hsin, Johnson Philip H, Batten Puspa, Sarathchandra Padmini, Chambers Rachel C, Taylor Patricia M, Yacoub Magdi H, Chester Adrian H
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The synthesis of appropriate extracellular matrix by cells in tissue engineered heart valve constructs will be important for the maintenance of valve cusp integrity and function. We have examined and compared the capacity of mesenchymal stem cells to synthesise collagen in response to...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
