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For patients suffering from traumatic injuries that leave behind “volumetric” gaps — where significant bone and blood vessels are lost — the clock is always ticking. Without a nearby blood supply, cells in the center of a large injury cannot survive, often leading to permanent tissue loss or failed grafts.
A team of eight scientists at The University of Texas at San Antonio has discovered a potential “perfect recipe” to address this challenge. By blending two natural proteins found in the human body, the researchers created a specialized scaffold that allows bone and blood vessels to grow simultaneously at an accelerated rate… Continue reading.
