| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2883782 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2006 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Conventional cryopreservation of heart valves is accompanied by serious alterations and destruction of leaflet ECM structures, specifically demonstrated by multiphoton imaging. Further in-depth studies to clarify the impact of alternative cryopreservation techniques proposed for clinical use, such as vitrification, are crucial.
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Authors
Katja PhD, Navid MD, Iris PhD, Barry PhD, Karl-Jürgen MD, Karsten PhD, Ulrich A. MD,