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Engineering Muscle Constructs for the Creation of Functional Engineered Musculoskeletal Tissue

Jacob P Mertens1 Molecular & Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, MI, USA
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Kristoffer B Sugg1 Molecular & Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, MI, USA;2 Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University of Michigan, MI, USA
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Jonah D Lee1 Molecular & Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, MI, USA;3 Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2025 BSRB 109 Zina Pitcher Place, Ann Arbor, MI48109-2200, USA
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Lisa M Larkin3 Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2025 BSRB 109 Zina Pitcher Place, Ann Arbor, MI48109-2200, USA;1 Molecular & Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, MI, USACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 89-100 | Published online: 18 Dec 2013

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