Heparanoid hydrogels for cardiovascular tissue regeneration

Includes bibliographical references === Heparin (Hep) and heparan sulfate (HS) have been shown to possess anticoagulative properties, inhibit smooth muscle cell proliferation, moderate inflammation and control angiogenesis by stabilization and potentiation of growth factors (GF). These properties ar...

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Main Author: Janse van Rensburg, Aliza
Other Authors: Bezuidenhout, Deon
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/16695