Bioactive Vascular ECM Hydrogels Improve Endothelial Cell Function

Abstract

Dissection or free rupture of the ascending aorta can result from a biomechanical weakening of the aortic wall due to formation of thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA). We previously observed vasa vasorum remodeling in both... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Julie Phillippi (University of Pittsburgh)
  2. George Fercana (University of Pittsburgh)
  3. Jennifer Hill (University of Pittsburgh)
  4. Marie Billaud (University of Pittsburgh)
  5. Tara Richards (University of Pittsburgh)
  6. Stephen Badylak (University of Pittsburgh)
  7. Thomas Gleason (University of Pittsburgh)

Topic Areas

Topics: Heart Valve Disease: Biology and Clinical Translation , Topics: Platform Technologies & Biomaterials

Session

VL1 » Valvular Heart Disease (16:10 - Thursday, 8th September, Max Bell Auditorium)