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August 1997 PMID 9252594

Transplantation of chondrocytes utilizing a polymer-cell construct to produce tissue-engineered cartilage in the shape of a human ear.

Y Cao, J P Vacanti, K T Paige, J Upton, C A Vacanti

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The overall discussions include references to the publication with comments about potential misrepresentations and personal accountability, such as one user mentioning their role in spreading misinformation and another referencing the full publication title, but there is little detailed analysis or enthusiastic reaction, which reflects a neutral stance and minimal engagement overall.

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Abstract in brief

  • This study explores growing tissue-engineered ear-shaped cartilage using chondrocytes (cells that produce cartilage) seeded on a biodegradable polymer mold shaped like a child's outer ear, which is implanted in mice to test its development.
  • The polymer mold, made of polyglycolic acid and polylactic acid, successfully maintained its shape in the mice, and after 12 weeks, new cartilage formed that closely resembled the complex structure of a human ear.
  • The findings suggest that these biodegradable polymer constructs can be precisely shaped and seeded with cartilage cells to potentially be used in reconstructive surgeries for ear or other tissue repairs.]
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@almightygod Aug 1997 "Transplantation of Chondrocytes Utilizing a Polymer-Cell Construct to Produce Tissue-Engineered Cartilage in the Shape of a Human Ear" https://t.co/Aka9LHjinX

Feb 15, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,555 followers View post →
Kristin Hugo
@KristinHugo · X

I kind of feel like it's my fault for perpetuating this misinfo, if it's not clear the scientist's statement in my interview wasn't serious. Maybe I should have included a sidebar from the original paper, which mentioned their "sacrifice." Page 300-301: https://t.co/NUPFpldUJf

Jul 29, 2021 · 1 like · 906 followers View post →

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Kristin Hugo
@KristinHugo · X

I kind of feel like it's my fault for perpetuating this misinfo, if it's not clear the scientist's statement in my interview wasn't serious. Maybe I should have included a sidebar from the original paper, which mentioned their "sacrifice." Page 300-301: https://t.co/NUPFpldUJf

Jul 29, 2021 · 1 like · 906 followers View post →
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@ratxue · X

@almightygod Aug 1997 "Transplantation of Chondrocytes Utilizing a Polymer-Cell Construct to Produce Tissue-Engineered Cartilage in the Shape of a Human Ear" https://t.co/Aka9LHjinX

Feb 15, 2020 · 2 likes · 1,555 followers View post →