Factors influencing the development of a tissue engineered bone to bone ligament

This thesis aimed to quantify the effect of anabolic agents ascorbic acid (AA)/ proline (P) on the rates of contraction of the fibrin hydrogel scaffold as well as develop a process for increasing construct collagen content, tensile strength and widths. Supplementation with AA/ P, in combination or i...

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Main Author: Wudebwe, Uchena Nomusa Geraldine
Published: University of Birmingham 2015
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.636878