2016
Sterilization of Lung Matrices by Supercritical Carbon Dioxide
Balestrini JL, Liu A, Gard AL, Huie J, Blatt KM, Schwan J, Zhao L, Broekelmann TJ, Mecham RP, Wilcox EC, Niklason LE. Sterilization of Lung Matrices by Supercritical Carbon Dioxide. Tissue Engineering Part C Methods 2016, 22: 260-269. PMID: 26697757, PMCID: PMC4782026, DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2015.0449.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsA549 CellsAnimalsCarbon DioxideExtracellular MatrixHumansLungMechanical PhenomenaPeracetic AcidRats, Sprague-DawleySterilizationTissue ScaffoldsConceptsLung matrixEnd-stage pulmonary failureExtracellular matrix depletionMajority of lungSupercritical carbon dioxidePulmonary failureLung tissueAcellular lungsCell engraftmentLungCurrent study resultsLung engineeringMatrix depletionTissueMechanical integrityCarbon dioxideScCO2 treatmentMechanical featuresDecellularized scaffoldTissue architectureSterile bufferSterility assurance levelDecellularized tissuesRegenerative medicine purposes
2014
Influence of pH on Extracellular Matrix Preservation During Lung Decellularization
Tsuchiya T, Balestrini JL, Mendez J, Calle EA, Zhao L, Niklason LE. Influence of pH on Extracellular Matrix Preservation During Lung Decellularization. Tissue Engineering Part C Methods 2014, 20: 1028-1036. PMID: 24735501, PMCID: PMC4241865, DOI: 10.1089/ten.tec.2013.0492.Peer-Reviewed Original Research