Stem cells can be defined as units of biological organization that are responsible for the
development and the regeneration of organ and tissue systems. They are able to renew their …

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, with this trend predicted to
continue for the foreseeable future. Common disorders are associated with the stenosis or …

There is a growing demand for off-the-shelf tissue engineered vascular grafts (TEVGs) for
the replacement or bypass of damaged arteries in various cardiovascular diseases …

As a type of elastomeric polymers, non-degradable polyurethanes (PUs) have a long history
of being used in clinics, whereas biodegradable PUs have been developed in recent …

Tissue growth and function depend on vascularization, and vascular insufficiency or excess
exacerbates many human diseases. Identification of the biological processes involved in …

From microscaled capillaries to millimeter‐sized vessels, human vasculature spans multiple
scales and cell types. The convergence of bioengineering, materials science, and stem cell …

Host remodeling is important for the success of medical implants, including vascular
substitutes. Synthetic and tissue-engineered grafts have yet to show clinical effectiveness in …

Mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSC) are currently the best candidate therapeutic cells for
regenerative medicine related to osteoarticular, muscular, vascular and inflammatory …

Vascular tissue engineering has made prodigious progress in recent years by converging
multidisciplinary approaches. Latest technological advancements foster the development of …

Due to poor vessel quality in patients with cardiovascular diseases, there has been an
increased demand for small-diameter tissue-engineered blood vessels that can be used as …