Creating Nanofibers for Better Blood Vessel Replacement

Researchers are exploring new ways to make artificial blood vessels work better. One big challenge is keeping these small-diameter vessels from clogging or getting inflamed after surgery. A key step is finding materials that can release helpful substances slowly and create a good environment for new blood vessels to grow. In this study, scientists mixed a type of polymer called poly(ester-urethane)urea (PEUU) with different amounts of resveratrol, a substance found in red wine that has health benefits. They then spun these mixtures into tiny fibers called nanofibers. These fibers were tested for their structure, how wet they get, how strong they are, how they break down, how well they release resveratrol, and how friendly they are to cells and blood. The results showed that the fibers with 1. 0% resveratrol (P/R-1. 0) had the best balance of all these properties. They could slowly release resveratrol, helped cells grow and move around, and seemed to be good at preventing clogging. This makes P/R-1. 0 a promising option for creating a material that can help blood vessels grow and stay healthy.

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