A Protocol for a Novel Human Ex Vivo Model of Aneurysm

Aortic aneurysm rupture is a significant cause of premature mortality worldwide. Although animal models exist, some frequently experience aortic rupture and sudden death. An alternative approach is therefore required that would use human material to aid translation. Accordingly, we present an optimi...

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Autores principales: Bianco, Rosaria, Di Gregoli, Karina, Caputo, Massimo, George, Sarah J., Johnson, Jason L.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7756922/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33377004
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.xpro.2020.100108
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Sumario:Aortic aneurysm rupture is a significant cause of premature mortality worldwide. Although animal models exist, some frequently experience aortic rupture and sudden death. An alternative approach is therefore required that would use human material to aid translation. Accordingly, we present an optimized and validated protocol to isolate human umbilical cord arteries and their subsequent deployment within a bioreactor. Consequently, this reproducible ex vivo human model of aneurysm can be used for pathogenesis studies and accompanying assessment of potential novel therapeutics.

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