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Recellularization of a novel off-the-shelf valve following xenogenic implantation into the right ventricular outflow tract.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2017
Hennessy Ryan S, Go Jason L, Hennessy Rebecca R, Tefft Brandon J, Jana Soumen, Stoyles Nicholas J, Al-Hijji Mohammed A, Thaden Jeremy J, Pislaru Sorin V, Simari Robert D, Stulak John M, Young Melissa D, Lerman Amir
Abstract excerpt
Current research on valvular heart repair has focused on tissue-engineered heart valves (TEHV) because of its potential to grow similarly to native heart valves. Decellularized xenografts are a promising solution; however, host recellularization remains challenging. In this study, decellularized porcine aortic valves were implanted into the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) of sheep to investigate...
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