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CHAPTER 5
5.1 Abstract
Creating a functional valve equivalent with the appropriate tissue structure and mechanical properties is a key issue in the area of heart valve tissue engineering. The design and production of three dimensional sca olds with both microscopically and macroscopically optimized material properties to regulate tissue development, and ultimately valve
functioning, is believed to be critical. Electrospinning o ers many ways towards the development of such sca olds. In this chapter we aim to provide an overview of the various requirements for these sca olds as well as presenting ways to achieve them with electrospinning.
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