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Procedure for the Development of Multi-depth Circular Cross-sectional Endothelialized Microchannels-on-a-chip
Published on: October 21, 2013
[Stream mechanics and endothel regeneration (author's transl)]
Abstract:
The regeneration of rabbit aortic endothelium was studied by autoradiography using 3H-thymidine. A decrease in the 3H-thymidine labelling index and in the mitotic rate with advancing age were found but no significant differences in the endothelial cell turnover between aortic segments with and without flow-mechanical stresses.
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