Abstract:Objective: 1) Determine the flexural modulus (intrinsic flexibility) of tissue-engineered human septal neocartilage constructs using 3 point bending mechanical testing. 2) Compare the flexibility of native human septal cartilage to human tissue-engineered septal cartilage constructs using 3-point bending mechanical testing. Method: Strips of tissue-engineered human septal neocartilage and native septal cartilage were subjected to 3-point bending using a testing apparatus with axial load cell and actuator. Uni… Show more
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