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Construction of a Human Aorta Smooth Muscle Cell Organ-On-A-Chip Model for Recapitulating Biomechanical Strain in the Aortic Wall
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2022
Here, we developed a human aorta smooth muscle cell organ-on-a-chip model to replicate the in vivo biomechanical strain of smooth muscle cells in the human aortic wall.
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Exposing Infrarenal Abdominal Aorta in Porcine Model: A Surgical Procedure to Access Porcine Infrarenal Abdominal Aorta for Further Studies
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2025
This video demonstrates the surgical procedure to locate and dissect the infrarenal aorta from the surrounding tissues for accessing it. The exposed aorta can be used for further studies.
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A Model of Cardiac Remodeling Through Constriction of the Abdominal Aorta in Rats
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2016
A rat model of abdominal aortic constriction that induces cardiac hypertrophy and remodeling is described. An efficient, highly-reproducible, and minimally-invasive method is used to provide a simple yet useful platform for research in myocardial hypertrophy and dysfunction.
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In Vivo Modeling of the Morbid Human Genome using Danio rerio
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2013
Here, we present a systematic approach for developing physiologically relevant, sensitive and specific in vivo assays for interpreting variation in human pathology. Transient genetic manipulation via microinjection of WT and mutant human mRNA and morpholino (MO) antisense oligonucleotides harness the tractability of the developing zebrafish embryo to rapidly assay pathogenic mutations, especially, but not exclusively, in the context of human developmental disorders.
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Porcine Aorta Isolation: A Surgical Procedure to Excise the Thoracic Aorta From Miniature Pigs for Downstream Analysis
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2025
In this video, we demonstrate a procedure for the surgical removal of the aorta from miniature pigs. Endothelial cells harvested from these isolated aortae can be further cultured in in vitro conditions to study coagulation and immune responses.
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These features must be considered together because vessel geometry shapes blood-flow patterns, while pressure produces deformation in the layered vessel wall. The resulting mechanical environment influences how cells and tissues respond. Representing these interactions helps bioengineers examine aortic function under controlled conditions rather than studying structure, mechanics, or flow as isolated properties.
Blood-flow patterns and pressure-induced deformation create hemodynamic forces that act on the vessel wall. Human aorta models allow researchers to investigate how cells and tissues respond to those forces, connecting physical conditions with biological behavior. This relationship is important for examining vascular remodeling and disease processes influenced by the mechanical environment.
Computational models can represent aortic geometry, wall mechanics, blood flow, and pressure-related deformation through engineered simulations, whereas laboratory-based models provide controlled experimental platforms. Both approaches can support hypothesis testing, but their roles differ: one emphasizes modeled behavior and the other offers a physical setting for examining biological or device-related questions.
Patient-specific modeling can guide therapies and device designs by representing features of an individual aorta rather than relying only on generalized anatomy. Within bioengineering, this approach supports the development of tailored treatments, vascular grafts, and diagnostic tools. It also provides a way to connect a model’s structure and mechanical behavior with clinical design decisions.
A typical workflow begins by selecting or engineering a representation of aortic geometry and wall composition. Researchers then incorporate relevant blood-flow patterns and pressure-induced deformation, establish controlled conditions, and examine resulting mechanical or biological responses. The model can subsequently be used to test hypotheses or evaluate treatments while keeping important variables more consistent.
These models support studies of aneurysms, atherosclerosis, and vascular remodeling. Their value comes from linking aortic structure and mechanics with the forces associated with blood flow and pressure. By providing a controlled platform, they help researchers examine disease-related questions and assess how proposed treatments may affect the modeled vascular system.
A controlled aortic platform can be used to examine medical-device performance and support the design of vascular grafts. Because the model can reproduce relevant geometry, wall composition, flow, and pressure-related deformation, researchers can study device or graft behavior in a setting that reflects important aortic conditions. These studies can complement animal research before broader translation.