Abstract
Engineered tissue constructs are inherently limited by their lack of microvascularization. Evidence suggests that combining a scaffold material with cells and their cell-secreted signals instigates tubule formation, and various strategies can be employed to tailor the vascular response. This review focuses on rationally designed materials capable of supporting functional neovessel formation and stabilization. Biomaterial scaffolds and their use as growth factor delivery systems are discussed, as well as other functional enhancement strategies to direct cellular responses for effective formation of a mature vascular network.
Keywords: Angiogenesis, biomaterials, blood vessels, endothelial cells, growth factors, tissue engineering
Current Vascular Pharmacology
Title:Biofunctional Materials for Directing Vascular Development
Volume: 10 Issue: 3
Author(s): Jennifer E. Saik, Melissa K. McHale and Jennifer L. West
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Keywords: Angiogenesis, biomaterials, blood vessels, endothelial cells, growth factors, tissue engineering
Abstract: Engineered tissue constructs are inherently limited by their lack of microvascularization. Evidence suggests that combining a scaffold material with cells and their cell-secreted signals instigates tubule formation, and various strategies can be employed to tailor the vascular response. This review focuses on rationally designed materials capable of supporting functional neovessel formation and stabilization. Biomaterial scaffolds and their use as growth factor delivery systems are discussed, as well as other functional enhancement strategies to direct cellular responses for effective formation of a mature vascular network.
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E. Saik Jennifer, K. McHale Melissa and L. West Jennifer, Biofunctional Materials for Directing Vascular Development, Current Vascular Pharmacology 2012; 10 (3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157016112799959314
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157016112799959314 |
Print ISSN 1570-1611 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1875-6212 |
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