Which Biological Properties of Heart Valves Are Relevant to Tissue Engineering?

Over the last 20 years, the designs of tissue engineered heart valves have evolved considerably. An initial focus on replicating the mechanical and structural features of semilunar valves has expanded to endeavors to mimic the biological behavior of heart valve cells as well. Studies on the biology...

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Main Authors: Adrian H. Chester, K. Jane Grande-Allen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fcvm.2020.00063/full