Evaluation includes in vitro analysis using cultured human smooth muscle cell as well as in-situ from human atheroma. The initial studies are performed in a double injury pig coronary.
Clinical studies are under way for treatment of human atherosclerotic lesions.
In vitro cultures of human atheromatous cells from primary and restnotic lesions. GLP certified laboratory for evaluation of atherosclerotic pig and rabbit models as well as dog abdominal aneurysm model. Capable of evaluating intravascular structures with ultrasound, plan and angioscopy. Bailey SR , Mechanisms of delivery and local drug delivery technologies. Bailey SR .