Fabrication of biodegradable synthetic perfusable vascular networks via a combination of electrospinning and robocasting

Biomater Sci. 2015 Apr;3(4):592-6. doi: 10.1039/c4bm00418c. Epub 2015 Jan 26.

Abstract

Biodegradable synthetic vascular networks are produced via the combination of robocasting and electrospinning techniques. Preliminary revascularization studies using microvascular endothelial cells and human dermal fibroblasts show good attachment and uniform distribution within the vascular networks, highlighting their potential use in vascular tissue engineering applications.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cell Survival
  • Electrochemical Techniques / methods*
  • Fibroblasts / chemistry*
  • Fibroblasts / cytology*
  • Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells / cytology*
  • Humans
  • Tissue Engineering / methods*