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'UroMaix' scaffolds: novel collagen matrices for application in tissue engineering of the urinary tract.
The International journal of artificial organs - 1 Aug 2006
Becker C, Olde Damink L, Laeufer T, Brehmer B, Heschel I, Jakse G
Abstract excerpt
Reconstruction of bladder and ureter tissue is indicated in cases of injury, stenosis, infection or tumor. Substitution by ileum, colon or pure synthetic polymers generates a variety of complications. Biohybrid tissue mimicking structural and functional attributes of the multilayered wall architecture of the urinary conduit may be the solution to current problems. This study reports on porcine urinary tract cells...
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