| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9979257 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Decellularization significantly reduces the cellular and humoral immune response to allograft tissue. This could prolong the durability of valve allografts and might prevent immunologic sensitization of allograft recipients.
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Authors
Steven R. MD, Jeevan BSc, Leena S. Desai, Gina R. PhD, Thomas A. PhD, Colin C. PhD, Ray V. PhD, Jonathan R.T. PhD, David B. MD,