Novel Hydrogel to Improve and Restore Blood Flow to Bone Tissues Through Activation of Arteriogenesis.

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Ethan Lippmann
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Associate Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

This injectable gelatin-based hydrogel promotes the growth of large blood vessels in a spatially controlled manner to restore blood flow to inadequately supplied areas. Because this hydrogel is formulated without encapsulated growth factors or cells, it can be easily translated to clinical applications.

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