[HTML][HTML] Bioengineering approaches for bladder regeneration

Á Serrano-Aroca, CD Vera-Donoso… - International Journal of …, 2018 - mdpi.com
Current clinical strategies for bladder reconstruction or substitution are associated to serious
problems. Therefore, new alternative approaches are becoming more and more necessary …

Bladder biomechanics and the use of scaffolds for regenerative medicine in the urinary bladder

F Ajalloueian, G Lemon, J Hilborn, IS Chronakis… - Nature Reviews …, 2018 - nature.com
The urinary bladder is a complex organ with the primary functions of storing urine under low
and stable pressure and micturition. Many clinical conditions can cause poor bladder …

Vascular extracellular matrix and fibroblasts-coculture directed differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells toward smooth muscle-like cells for vascular tissue …

N Li, H Sanyour, T Remund, P Kelly, Z Hong - Materials Science and …, 2018 - Elsevier
Construction of an artificial vascular graft is widely considered a promising strategy in
vascular tissue engineering. However, limited sources of functional vascular smooth muscle …

Regeneration of the oesophageal muscle layer from oesophagus acellular matrix scaffold using adipose-derived stem cells

F Wang, Y Maeda, V Zachar, T Ansari… - … and biophysical research …, 2018 - Elsevier
This study explored the feasibility of constructing a tissue engineered muscle layer in the
oesophagus using oesophageal acellular matrix (OAM) scaffolds and human aortic smooth …

Adipose-Derived Stem-Cell-Implanted Poly (∊-Caprolactone)/Chitosan Scaffold Improves Bladder Regeneration in a Rat Model

Z Zhou, H Yan, Y Liu, D Xiao, W Li, Q Wang… - Regenerative …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Aim: The study investigated the feasibility of seeding adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs)
onto a poly (∊-caprolactone)/chitosan (PCL/CS) scaffold for bladder reconstruction using a …

The role of stem cells for reconstructing the lower urinary tracts

NF Davis, EM Cunnane, JJ Mulvihill… - Current stem cell …, 2018 - ingentaconnect.com
Background: The urinary bladder and urethra comprise the lower urinary tracts. Pathological
conditions that affect both structures necessitate reconstructive urological intervention with …

Tissue engineering and conduit substitution

SC Johnson, ZL Smith, BS Sack… - Urologic …, 2018 - urologic.theclinics.com
For centuries, regeneration observed in organisms such as amphibians and crustaceans
has fueled enthusiasm for the potential of regenerative medicine. The ability to recreate …

Combined therapy for critical limb ischaemia: Biomimetic PLGA microcarriers potentiates the pro‐angiogenic effect of adipose tissue stromal vascular fraction cells

L Hoareau, F Fouchet, C Planesse… - Journal of Tissue …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
We propose a regenerative solution in the treatment of critical limb ischaemia (CLI). Poly‐
lactic/glycolic acid microcarriers were prepared and coated with laminin to be sterilized …

Bladder augmentation: current and future techniques

BP Kropp, D Frimberger, EY Cheng - The Kelalis--King--Belman …, 2018 - taylorfrancis.com
The surgical management of the child with a neuropathic bladder can be a formidable task,
but major advances in surgical technique have been made in recent decades. The ability to …