Enhancing engineered vascular networks in vitro and in vivo: The effects of IGF1 on vascular development and durability

ConclusionIGF1 supplementation can be used to produce neovasculature with significantly enhanced network density and durability. Its use is a promising methodology for engineering de novo vasculature to support regeneration of functional tissue.

Source: Cell Proliferation - November 7, 2017 Category: Cytology Authors: Claudia C. Friedrich, Yunfeng Lin, Alexander Krannich, Yinan Wu, Joseph P. Vacanti, Craig M. Neville Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research