Amniotic membrane following prenatal surgery
19 Feb 2016 by Evoluted New Media
Scanning electron microscopy image showing disruption of the extracellular matrix network with disorganisation of the collagen and elastin fibres in the different layers of the amniotic membrane.
A bioengineering approach to repair the amniotic membrane following prenatal surgery.
Scanning electron microscopy image showing disruption of the extracellular matrix network with disorganisation of the collagen and elastin fibres in the different layers of the amniotic membrane.
This image was submitted as part of a competition to celebrate the launch of the cross faculty Institute of Bioengineering at Queen Mary University of London.
Credit: David Barrett