Extracellular Matrix-Based Biomaterials for Cardiovascular Tissue Engineering

• Published in: Journal of cardiovascular development and disease Vol. 8; no. 11; p. 137
• Main Authors: Khanna, Astha, Zamani, Maedeh, Huang, Ngan F.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 22.10.2021; MDPI
• Subjects: Angiogenesis; Biomedical materials; Blood vessels; Collagen; Extracellular matrix; extracellular matrix (ECM); Gene expression; Heparan sulfate; Homeostasis; Hydrogels; Mechanical properties; Permeability; Phase transitions; Physiology; Polyethylene glycol; Polymerization; Proteins; Regenerative medicine; Review; Smooth muscle; Tissue engineering; Veins & arteries; extracellular matrix (ECM); tissue engineering; regenerative medicine

Regenerative medicine and tissue engineering strategies have made remarkable progress in remodeling, replacing, and regenerating damaged cardiovascular tissues. The design of three-dimensional (3D) scaffolds with appropriate biochemical and mechanical characteristics is critical for engineering tiss...