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Francesco Migneco1, Scott J Hollister, Ravi K Birla
1Section of Cardiac Surgery, the University of Michigan, B560 Medical Science Research Building II, 1150 West Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2110, USA.
Abstract:
In this article, we will review the current state of the art in heart valve tissue engineering. We provide an overview of mechanical and biological replacement options, outlining advantages and limitations of each option. Tissue engineering, as a field, is introduced, and specific aspects of valve tissue engineering are discussed (e.g., biomaterials, cells and bioreactors). Technological hurdles, which need to be overcome for advancement of the field, are also discussed.
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