Abstract
AUTHORS' SYNOPSIS: Viability of canine heart valve leaflet fibroblasts was assessed after varying periods of sterilization and storage in antibiotic-nutrient solution. Tissue culture and assessment of protein and collagen synthesis showed that tissue obtained undsr optimal conditions rarely retains viability beyond 3 weeks in antibiotic-nutrient solution and is severely impaired after 2 weeks. This casts serious doubts on viability in current clinical homograft valve practice.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 389-393 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Cardiovascular Research |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1976 |
Externally published | Yes |