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BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOENGINEERING
Volume 120, Issue 4, Pages 953-969Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1002/bit.28316
Keywords
biomaterial design; cardiovascular disease; vascular calcification; vascular graft
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Calcification in prosthetic vascular conduits is a major challenge in cardiac and vascular surgery. However, recent advancements in biomaterial design have shown promise in attenuating calcification in prosthetic vascular grafts. Understanding the etiology of vascular calcification will guide the design of future grafts for better translational success.
Calcification in prosthetic vascular conduits is a major challenge in cardiac and vascular surgery that compromises the long-term performance of these devices. Significant research efforts have been made to understand the etiology of calcification in the cardiovascular system and to combat calcification in various cardiovascular devices. Novel biomaterial design and tissue engineering strategies have shown promise in preventing or delaying calcification in prosthetic vascular grafts. In this review, we highlight recent advancements in the development of acellular prosthetic vascular grafts with preclinical success in attenuating calcification through advanced biomaterial design. We also discuss the mechanisms of action involved in the designs that will contribute to the further understanding of cardiovascular calcification. Lastly, recent insights into the etiology of vascular calcification will guide the design of future prosthetic vascular grafts with greater potential for translational success.
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