Seriously compromised function of some organs can only be restored by transplantation.
Due to the shortage of human donors, the need to find another source of organs is of primary …

Animal-derived xenogeneic biomaterials utilized in different surgeries are promising for
various applications in tissue engineering. However, tissue decellularization is necessary to …

In the early years of tissue engineering, scientists focused on the generation of healthy-like
tissues and organs to replace diseased tissue areas with the aim of filling the gap between …

Biomeshes based on decellularized bovine pericardium (DBP) are widely used in
reconstructive surgery due to their wide availability and the attractive biomechanical …

Background/Aim: Currently, there are no effective solutions for the treatment of advanced
disorders of the airways. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of a …

There is great demand for an improved barrier membrane with osteogenic potential for
guided bone regeneration (GBR). Natural acellular porcine pericardium (APP) is …

Glutaraldehyde (GA)-fixed bovine pericardial patches remain the cardiovascular industry
standard despite reports of degradation, thickening, inflammation, calcification and lack of …

Background: Current esophageal treatment is associated with significant morbidity. The gold
standard therapeutic strategies are stomach interposition or autografts derived from the …

Aim. Determination of the most effective protocol for decellularization of the bovine
pericardium. Methods. Bovine pericardium was decellularized following five protocols: group …

Background: Tissue engineered heart valves are being designed as alternative valvular
conduits to standard bioprostheses with the potential to meet the requirements of an ideal …