Table 3.
Mechanical properties of the decellularized samples
| Group | Ultimate stress (MPa) | Ultimate strain (%) | Elastic modulus (MPa) (Young’s Modulus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control 1 | 5.44 ± 0.65 | 0.38 ± 0.04 | 34.35 ± 5.33 |
| T3–15 | 6.96 ± 0.23 | 0.51 ± 0.02 | 31.32 ± 1.43 |
| T3–30 | 6.52 ± 0.15 | 0.48 ± 0.07 | 30.12 ± 2.54 |
| T5–15 | 6.13 ± 0.74 | 0.45 ± 0.06 | 28.63 ± 4.29 |
| T5–30 | 5.94 ± 0.52 | 0.41 ± 0.01 | 27.43 ± 5.41 |
| S3–15 | 3.97 ± 0.91 | 0.25 ± 0.06 | 18.121 ± 4.32 |
| S3–30 | 3.51 ± 0.23 | 0.21 ± 0.01 | 16.64 ± 7.12 |
| S5–15 | 2.91 ± 0.12 | 0.18 ± 0.05 | 14.23 ± 4.32 |
| S5–30 | 2.51 ± 0.43 | 0.16 ± 0.06 | 13.56 ± 8.32 |
| ST3–15 | 5.16 ± 0.38 | 0.38 ± 0.02 | 25.23 ± 1.39 |
| ST3–30 | 4.95 ± 0.71 | 0.35 ± −0.030 | 22.23 ± 4.82 |
| ST5–15 | 4.51 ± 0.39 | 0.31 ± 0.05 | 21.12 ± 5.43 |
| ST5–30 | 4.29 ± 0.65 | 0.29 ± 0.04 | 19.84 ± 3.54 |
Mechanical tensile data are expressed as means ± SD, n = 3