The evolution of collagen fiber orientation in engineered cardiovascular tissues visualized by diffusion tensor imaging.

The collagen architecture is the major determinant of the function and mechanical behavior of cardiovascular tissues. In order to engineer a functional and load-bearing cardiovascular tissue with a structure that mimics the native tissue to meet in vivo mechanical demands, a complete understanding o...

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Main Authors: Samaneh Ghazanfari, Anita Driessen-Mol, Gustav J Strijkers, Frank P T Baaijens, Carlijn V C Bouten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0127847