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Characterization of pediatric microtia cartilage: a reservoir of chondrocytes for auricular reconstruction using tissue engineering strategies.
Cell and tissue banking - 1 Sept 2016
Melgarejo-Ramírez Y, Sánchez-Sánchez R, García-López J, Brena-Molina A M, Gutiérrez-Gómez C, Ibarra C, Velasquillo C
Abstract excerpt
The external ear is composed of elastic cartilage. Microtia is a congenital malformation of the external ear that involves a small reduction in size or a complete absence. The aim of tissue engineering is to regenerate tissues and organs clinically implantable based on the utilization of cells and biomaterials. Remnants from microtia represent a source of cells for auricular reconstruction using tissue...
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