Human cortical organoids (hCOs), derived from human embryonic stem cells (hESCs), provide a platform to study human brain development and diseases in complex three-dimensional tissue. However, current hCOs lack microvasculature, resulting in limited oxygen and nutrient delivery to the inner-most parts of hCOs. We engineered hESCs to ectopically express human ETS variant 2 (ETV2).
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October 2015
An involved internal iliac artery is usually embolized when performing endovascular aneurysm repair for aortoiliac or isolated iliac artery aneurysm.This can lead to complications such as buttock claudication,colon ischaemia and erectile dysfunction.Iliac branch device (IBD) is an endograft designed specifically for iliac bifurcation to preserve internal iliac flow.
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June 2015
Objective: To report a rare type of aortic arch aneurysm.
Methods: Three cases of aortic arch aneurysm derived from the fourth aortic arch were retrospectively analyzed. The pathogenesis and treatment of this type of aortic arch aneurysm were investigated.
Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi
March 2012
Objective: To analyze the diagnosis and surgical treatment results of angio-Behçet syndrome.
Methods: The clinical data of pre-operation diagnosis, surgical treatment methods and prospective efficacy of 26 patients who were diagnosed as Behçet syndrome between January 2003 and April 2011 was analyzed retrospectively. There were 23 male and 3 female patients, aging from 20 to 76 years with a mean of (37 ± 6) years.