Collagen Encasing (IMAGE)

Duke University

Collagen Encasing

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Human arteries are constructed from cells embedded within collagen gels (top) that are treated to remove more than 90 percent of the water content (bottom). This technique increases the mechanical strength of the engineered tissues, allowing for immediate culture under physiological conditions without waiting for the tissues to mature.

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George Truskey Lab, Duke University

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