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 …

Early explorations of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine concepts commonly
utilized simple polyesters such as polyglycolide, polylactide, and their copolymers as …

The manufacture of fibrous scaffolds with tailored micrometric features and anatomically
relevant three-dimensional (3D) geometries for soft tissue engineering applications remains …

Abstract Development of tissue engineered scaffolds for cardiac valve replacement is
nearing clinical translation. While much work has been done to characterize mechanical …

Tissue engineered heart valves may one day offer an exciting alternative to traditional valve
prostheses. Methods of construction vary, from decellularised animal tissue to synthetic …

The main purpose of tissue engineering is to fabricate and exploit engineered constructs
suitable for the effective replacement of damaged tissues and organs to perfectly integrate …

Repair and replacement solutions for congenitally diseased heart valves capable of post-
surgery growth and adaptation have remained elusive. Tissue engineered heart valves …

Abstract 3D printing technologies have the potential to revolutionize the manufacture of
heart valves through the ability to create bespoke, complex constructs. In light of recent …

Prosthetic heart valve replacement is the main treatment for valvular heart disease, but the
existing artificial valves (mechanical or biological valve) have inherent disadvantages …

The heart valve is crucial for the human body, which directly affects the efficiency of blood
transport and the normal functioning of all organs. Generally, decellularization is one …