Tissue scaffolding comprising surface folds for tissue engineering
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1. A solid, biocompatible scaffold for implantation, comprising surface folds, wherein said surface folds increase said scaffold surface area to volume ratio (SA/V), by at least 20%.
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The invention is directed to solid gradient scaffolds, methods of producing the same, and therapeutic applications arising from their utilization. Specifically, the gradient scaffolding includes, inter-alia, surface folds of various configuration for increasing surface area to volume of the scaffold.
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- 1. A solid, biocompatible scaffold for implantation, comprising surface folds, wherein said surface folds increase said scaffold surface area to volume ratio (SA/V), by at least 20%.
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16. A process for preparing a solid scaffold comprising surface folds, the process comprising the steps of:
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a. applying a polymeric suspension to a mold comprised of a conductive material, wherein a surface of said mold which is in contact with said suspension has numerous folds; and b. subjecting the suspension-filled mold in (a) to conditions whereby said suspension is solidified. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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