J Pediatr Surg. 2016 Jan;51(1):8-12. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2015.10.022. Epub 2015 Nov 10.
Journal of pediatric surgery
Robert Langer, Joseph Vacanti
PMID: 26711689 PMCID: PMC4733916 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2015.10.022
Nearly 30 years ago, we reported on a concept now known as Tissue Engineering. Here, we report on some of the advances in this now thriving area of research. In particular, significant advances in tissue engineering of skin, liver, spinal cord, blood vessels, and other areas are discussed.
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Keywords: biodegradable materials; regenerative medicine; tissue engineering