Researchers used structural elements from rat livers as scaffolding on which to seed cells and regenerate new tissue.
Scientists were able to construct liver grafts onto the scaffolds which functioned normally for up to 10 days in the laboratory.
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They were also successfully transplanted into rats and allowed to function externally while connected to the animals' blood circulation.
US Researchers say the approach has the potential to revolutionise tissue engineering.
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