2013 Volume No 26 pages 49-65
Title: 3D scaffolds co-seeded with human endothelial progenitor and mesenchymal stem cells: Evidence of prevascularisation within 7 days |
Author: F Duttenhoefer, R Lara de Freitas, T Meury, M Loibl, LM Benneker, M Herrmann, RG Richards, M Alini, S Verrier |
Address: AO Research Institute, Clavadelerstrasse 8, CH-7270 Davos, Switzerland |
E-mail: sophie.verrier at aofoundation.org |
Key Words: Mesenchymal stem cells; endothelial progenitor cells; bone; neovascularisation; 3D; co-cultures; autologous; platelet lysates. |
Publication date: August 29th 2013 |
Abstract: Blood supply is a critical issue in most tissue engineering approaches for large defect healing. As vessel ingrowth from surrounding tissues is proven to be insufficient, current strategies are focusing on the neo-vascularisation process. |
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