Decellularization compromises mechanical and structural properties of the native trachea
Greaney A, Ramachandra A, Yuan Y, Korneva A, Humphrey J, Niklason L. Decellularization compromises mechanical and structural properties of the native trachea. Biomaterials And Biosystems 2023, 9: 100074. PMID: 36967724, PMCID: PMC10036236, DOI: 10.1016/j.bbiosy.2023.100074.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMechanical behaviorGraft failureNative tracheaMechanical failureTissue engineering technologyDepletion of proteoglycansAirway narrowingAirway replacementClinical interventionsWestern blotTracheaMajor causeTracheal graftsEngineering technologyHistological stainingTracheal replacementDifferent decellularization protocolsSignificant differencesClinical implantationTissue repairCollagen IStructural deteriorationStructural propertiesDecellularization protocolGreat potential