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Three-Dimensional Culture of Vascularized Thermogenic Adipose Tissue from Microvascular Fragments
Published on: February 3, 2023
Animal models for adipose tissue engineering
Charles W Patrick1, Rajesh Uthamanthil, Elisabeth Beahm
1Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, 77030, USA. cpatrick@mdanderson.org
Abstract:
There is a critical need for adequate reconstruction of soft tissue defects resulting from tumor resection, trauma, and congenital abnormalities. To be sure, adipose tissue engineering strategies offer promising solutions. However, before clinical translation can occur, efficacy must be proven in animal studies. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of animal models currently employed for adipose tissue engineering.