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Advantages and disadvantages of HUVECs application for pre-vascularization studies in tissue engineering.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Non-invasive harvesting method from “medical waste” | Site-specific phenotype |
| Can be easily isolated in high numbers | Immunogenicity |
| A large number of published studies = comparable results | Impossibility of autotransplantation in adult patients |
