Investigation of synthetic hydrogels as therapy for myocardial infarction

This thesis investigated the potential of synthetic polyethylene glycol (PEG) hydrogels for restoration of biomechanical integrity and for controlled cardiac release of drugs. ... The aim of this study was to directly compare the effect of injecting an enzymatically degradable polyethylene glycol (PEG) hydrogel into the myocardium immediately or seven days after permanent ligation of the left anterior descending artery in rats on pathological remodeling.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Division of Cardiology

Year dc:date.issued

2011

Author dc:creator

• Kadner, Karen

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Davies, Neil

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11431

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/11431