Swim bladder as an alternative biomaterial for bioprosthetic valves
Ning Li, Xin Li, Ye Ma, Fan Qiao, Yifan Bai, Xiaohong Liu, Zhiyun Xu
Abstract
experiment further confirmed the superior calcification resistance, immune-compatibility, endothelialization, and hemodynamic properties of the swim bladder, suggesting that it might be used as an alternative biomaterial for bioprosthetic valves.
Topics & Concepts
CalcificationBiomaterialPericardiumBiomedical engineeringImplantMedicineStentBiocompatibilitySurgeryMaterials scienceInternal medicineMetallurgyCardiac Valve Diseases and TreatmentsAortic Disease and Treatment ApproachesElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications