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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 01:19Surgical Procedure
- 03:25Patch Placement, Glue, and Suturing
- 04:36Results: Fibrin Glue Does Not Harm Encapsulated Tissues
- 05:46Conclusion
This protocol aims to alleviate the limitation of poor cell engraftment for stem cell treatment of myocardial infarctions through the use of a hydrogel system and a fibrin-based glue. With this approach, cell-to-tissue contact post-infarction can be maintained, increasing the therapeutic potential of beneficial agents at the site of injury.
