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Potential applications of natural origin polymer-based systems in soft tissue regeneration

Simone S. Silva;3B’s Research Group- Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Dept. of Polymer Engineering, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine – AvePark, Zona Industrial da Gandra – Caldas das Taipas – 4806-909 Guimarães- PortugalCorrespondence[email protected]
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João F. Mano;IBB – Institute for Biotechnology and Bioengineering, PT Associated Laboratory, Guimarães, Portugal
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Rui L. Reis;3B’s Research Group- Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Dept. of Polymer Engineering, University of Minho, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine – AvePark, Zona Industrial da Gandra – Caldas das Taipas – 4806-909 Guimarães- Portugal
Pages 200-221 | Received 17 Mar 2010, Accepted 02 Jun 2010, Published online: 25 Aug 2010

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