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Scanning electron micrographs of the first layer on the mesh show that smooth muscle cells are attached over the mesh. The collagen gel degrades rapidly, and the cells are attached throughout the mesh either in bundles or as single cells; (A) The same image as (A); arrows indicate smooth muscle cells attached to mesh; (B) A larger view that shows the arrangement of first layer, and verifies that collagen gel has been degraded.
