Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2018, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (30): 4849-4854.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.0985

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Current situation and development progress of vascular grafts

Yan Tuo1, Liu Ya-wen1, Wu Can1, Zhou Feng1, Liu Si-shi1, Liu Yuan1, Ouyang Chen-xi2   

  1. 1Wuhan Yangsen Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Wuhan 430079, Hubei Province, China; 2Department of Vascular Surgery, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100037, China
  • Received:2018-05-29 Online:2018-10-28 Published:2018-10-28
  • Contact: Ouyang Chen-xi, Associate chief physician, Department of Vascular Surgery, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100037, China
  • About author:Yan Tuo, Master, Wuhan Yangsen Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Wuhan 430079, Hubei Province, China
  • Supported by:

    the National Key Research and Development Plan of China, No. 2017YFC1104100

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: As one of the most important therapeutic methods of vascular diseases, vascular grafts, especially small-diameter vascular grafts (inner diameter ≤ 4 mm), have become trends of research.

OBJECTIVE: To review the states of commercial vascular grafts, and further introduce the research hotspot area and new technology development of vascular grafts.
METHODS: A computer retrieval of CNKI, ScienceDirect, Web of Science and Springerlink databases was performed with “vascular graft, vascular pro-tissue engineering” as key words for relevant articles published from 2000 to 2018. Initially, 150 articles were retrieved, and finally 52 articles were included in result analysis.

RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The commercial vascular grafts are mainly made of animal-derived acellular matrix, natural materials and polymer materials. For improving the clinical performance, new technologies, including bio-coatings, electrospinning and tissue engineering have been explored in the research of vascular grafts, which are considered as big advantages for antithrombus, anti-histogenesis and anti-inflammation as well as increasing long-term patency rate.

 

Key words: Blood Vessel Prosthesis, Biocompatible Materials, Tissue Engineering

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