Micro- and nanotechnology in cardiovascular tissue engineering.
Nanotechnology
; 22(49): 494003, 2011 Dec 09.
Article
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| ID: mdl-22101261
ABSTRACT
While in nature the formation of complex tissues is gradually shaped by the long journey of development, in tissue engineering constructing complex tissues relies heavily on our ability to directly manipulate and control the micro-cellular environment in vitro. Not surprisingly, advancements in both microfabrication and nanofabrication have powered the field of tissue engineering in many aspects. Focusing on cardiac tissue engineering, this paper highlights the applications of fabrication techniques in various aspects of tissue engineering research (1) cell responses to micro- and nanopatterned topographical cues, (2) cell responses to patterned biochemical cues, (3) controlled 3D scaffolds, (4) patterned tissue vascularization and (5) electromechanical regulation of tissue assembly and function.
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Assunto principal:
Neovascularização Fisiológica
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Engenharia Tecidual
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Nanotecnologia
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Microtecnologia
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Miocárdio
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Nanotechnology
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Canadá