Engineering heart valves for the many
Next-generation heart valve accurately functions upon implantation and regenerates into long-lasting heart-like tissue
Date:
May 18, 2017
Source:
Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard
Summary:
Medical researchers announced today a cross-institutional team effort to generate a functional heart valve replacement with the capacity for repair, regeneration, and growth. The team is also working towards a GMP-grade version of their customizable, scalable, and cost-effective manufacturing process that would enable deployment to a large patient population. In addition, the new heart valve would be compatible with minimally invasive procedures to serve both pediatric and adult patients.
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/05/170518083024.htm
