Renal Extracellular Matrix Scaffolds From Discarded Kidneys Maintain Glomerular Morphometry and Vascular Resilience and Retains Critical Growth Factors

Abstract

Our results indicate that discarded human kidneys are a suitable source of renal scaffolds because they maintain a well-preserved structure and function of the vasculature, as well as GFs that are fundamental to achieve a satisfying recellularization of the scaffold in vivo due to their angiogenic properties.