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  • Review of existing literature on microvascular engineering strategies.
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  • Examination of various cell types used in microvascular network fabrication, including endothelial cells, progenitor cells, and stem cells.

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  • Standardized approaches for cell isolation, characterization, and consideration of microvascular architecture are required for successful clinical translation of engineered tissues.