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Research Project: Charleston Bioengineered Kidney Project
Author(s) -
Mironov Vladimir,
Drake Christopher,
Wen Xuejun
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
biotechnology journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.144
H-Index - 84
eISSN - 1860-7314
pISSN - 1860-6768
DOI - 10.1002/biot.200690107
Subject(s) - multidisciplinary approach , systems engineering , engineering management , computer science , construction engineering , engineering , political science , law
Abstract The goal of Charleston Bioengineered Kidney Project is to engineer a functional living human kidney suitable for surgical implantation using principles of directed tissue self‐assembly and tissue fusion. This is a multidisciplinary project which incorporates multiple innovative bioengineering technologies and expertise from a broad spectrum of disciplines. The conceptual framework, engineering principles, design, potential cell source as well as the first preliminary data demonstrating the feasibility of the proposed Charleston Bioengineered Kidney Project are outlined. The potential challenges are described. Finally, the experts' opinion about the proposed project is also presented.