Objective To summarize the current progress in the genetic modification of vascular prostheses and to look forward to the future of genetic modification in vascular prostheses. Methods PubMed onl ine search with the key words of “vascular prostheses, gene” was undertaken to identify articles about the genetic modification of vascular prostheses. Then these articles were reviewed and summarized. Results To improve long-term patency of vascular prostheses, various genes were transfected into seeded cells. The antithrombosis activity of local vessels increased. Conclusion Progresses in tissue engineering and molecular biology make possible endothel ial ization and genetic modification of vascular prostheses. However, because most relevant researches are still basic experiments, further study is needed before cl inical appl ication.
Citation： HU Lingyu,HU Zuojun,WANG Shenming.. PROGRESS IN GENETIC MODIFICATION OF VASCULAR PROSTHESES AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE IN MOLECULAR RECONSTRUCTION. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2008, 22(12): 1501-1504. doi: Copy
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