C. Lally

Exploring DTI-derived metrics to non-invasively track recellularisation in vascular tissue engineering

This study uses DTI to non-invasively track recellularisation in vascular grafts, showing changes in fractional anisotropy correlate with cell density.

A short-term decellularisation technique for porcine carotid arteries that conveys a structural stimulus to cells

This paper describes a short-term decellularization technique for porcine carotid arteries that preserves structure and mechanical properties, producing an acellular graft suitable for vascular bypass.

Native Extracellular Matrix Orientation Determines Multipotent Vascular Stem Cell Proliferation in Response to Cyclic Uniaxial Tensile Strain and Simulated Stent Indentation

This study shows that multipotent vascular stem cells (MVSC) proliferate more when aligned with collagen fibers under cyclic tensile strain, suggesting a role in in-stent restenosis.

Collagen fibre-mediated mechanical damage increases calcification of bovine pericardium for use in bioprosthetic heart valves

This study shows mechanical damage increases calcification in bovine pericardium used for bioprosthetic heart valves, with calcification varying spatially based on damage levels.

The calcium binding protein S100β marks hedgehog-responsive resident vascular stem cells within vascular lesions

This study identifies S100β-expressing vascular stem cells that respond to hedgehog signaling and contribute to vascular lesion formation in atherosclerosis.