Published in Science Translational Medicine · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers created growing heart valves using tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, which showed reduced calcification and improved blood flow function. The valves could prevent repeated surgery in children born with congenital heart defects and be stored for at least six months.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Lab-created heart valves can grow with the recipient University of Minnesota · Mar 17, 2021 · first to report
- Tri-tube heart valve replacement adapts to the growing heart in lambs American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · Mar 17, 2021