Kevin A Rocco

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How can I make porous sponges using PLA, PCL, P4HB, PGS or any other bioresorbable polymer?

Hi, I would like to make porous sponges using biodegradable / bioresorbable polymers, can anyone suggest a few methods? I do not really know how to make a sponge material. I have tried salt...

20 February 2015 9,870 9 View

What is best histology stain for evaluating collagen in remodeling soft tissue?

What is most effective way to stain, characterize, and analyze new collagen formation in remodeling tissue? I have seen trichrome and sirius red stains, curious if anyone has advice on which is...

18 December 2014 7,469 7 View

What is the best imaging technique to visualize regeneration and remodeling of ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) following surgery?

I have seen MRI images of repaired ACL but it is hard to distinguish the ACL graft from development and remodeling of host tissue. Anyone have any ideas on how to track development of new...

16 December 2014 2,306 2 View

Does anyone have protocol for coating polymer mesh with PGS (aka Poly(glycerol sebacate) or biorubber) and then crosslinking?

Looking to coat some mesh with PGS but it seems to need a high temperature to crosslink, potentially compromising the underlying polymer fabric... does anyone have any advice or protocols they can...

12 December 2014 9,864 1 View

Does anyone have a polymer extraction method for GPC on tissue-polymer implants ?

Does anyone have a good method for extracting polymer from explanted polymer implants with substantial tissue ingrowth? The polymer can not be physically separated from the tissue, ideally the...

17 October 2014 7,263 4 View