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George A. Truskey

R. Eugene and Susie E. Goodson Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Box 90281, Durham, NC 27708-0281
1395 FCIEMAS, 101 Science Drive, Durham, NC 27708-0281

Scholarly Works - Book sections


Optimizing 3D models of engineered skeletal muscle

Book section · January 1, 2017 Engineered skeletal muscle tissue can be designed and optimized for the replacement of damaged or diseased skeletal muscle tissue, or serve as an in vitro model of both healthy and disease state skeletal muscle. Such in vitro models can be used to screen d ... Full text Cite

Environmental factors that influence the response of the endothelium to flow

Book section · January 1, 2015 Complications from cardiovascular disease, such as heart attack and stroke, represent the leading cause of death in the United States and many developed and developing countries. In 2008, approximately 672,000 people died of heart disease or stroke, which ... Full text Cite

Endothelial progenitor cells for vascular repair

Book section · December 1, 2011 Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), present in the blood and bone marrow, represent a potential source of endothelial cells for repair of injured blood vessels, neovascularization, and tissue engineering. EPCs are present at low levels in peripheral blood ... Full text Cite