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VEGF Scaffolds Enhance Angiogenesis and Bone Regeneration in Irradiated Osseous Defects

Darnell Kaigler, Zhuo Wang, Kim Horger, David Mooney, Paul H. Krebsbach

Journal of Bone and Mineral Research · 2006 · 334 citations · 54 references

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Abstract

Our findings show that VEGF scaffolds have the ability to enhance neovascularization and bone regeneration in irradiated osseous defects, outlining a novel approach for engineering tissues in hypovascular environments.

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