Polyurethane scaffold with delivery of biologically active small molecules for tissue regeneration

Limited availability of autograft tissue for bone and skin wound healing has established the demand for improved synthetic biomaterials. Biodegradable polyurethane (PUR) scaffolds exhibit favorable properties for wound healing applications, as they support cellular proliferation and new tissue forma...

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Main Author: Hafeman, Andrea Elise
Other Authors: G. Kane Jennings
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: VANDERBILT 2010
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Online Access:http://etd.library.vanderbilt.edu//available/etd-03292010-181953/