NANO-AND MICRO-SCALE ENGINEERING OF POLYMERIC SCAFFOLDS FOR VASCULAR TISSUE ENGINEERING

摘要

In one aspect, the invention relates to a synthetic conduit comprising a substantially tubular body comprising substantially circumferential polymer fibers; wherein the body has an exterior surface, an interior surface, and a lumen extending therethrough; and wherein the body has microscale features disposed at the interior surface. In a further aspect, cells can be optionally adhered to the exterior and/or interior surface of the substantially tubular body. In various aspects, the conduit can be used as a vascular prosthesis, a stent, or a nerve regeneration scaffold. Methods of preparing and implanting same are also provided. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.