The role of bacterial cellulose in artificial blood vessels

Volume: 13, Issue: 3, Pages: 257 - 261
Published: Sep 1, 2017
Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases are major causes of death worldwide, with pathologies including stroke, myocardial infarction, and vascular disease. Vascular grafts may be necessary to treat cardiovascular disease. The replacement of blood vessels has been very challenging in biomedical research. Dacron, ePTFE, and polyurethane are the most commonly used materials for artificial blood vessels. Bacterial cellulose (BC) synthesized by Gluconacetobacter...
Paper Details
Title
The role of bacterial cellulose in artificial blood vessels
Published Date
Sep 1, 2017
Volume
13
Issue
3
Pages
257 - 261
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