2013 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Regeneration of laryngeal cartilage using autologous chondrocytes
Project/Area Number |
23791918
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Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
Research Field |
Otorhinolaryngology
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Research Institution | Fukushima Medical University |
Principal Investigator |
NOMOTO Mika 福島県立医科大学, 医学部, 助教 (50554416)
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Project Period (FY) |
2011 – 2013
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Keywords | 再生医療 / 喉頭軟骨 / 人工気管 |
Research Abstract |
We developed a bio-engineered prosthesis with autologous chondrocytes and evaluate its effects on laryngeal regeneration by implantation into the tracheal defects of rabbits. As a result, regeneration of laryngeal cartilage. Regenerated cartilage can function as a frame for the trachea.
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