@misc{yang_biodegradable_carriergene_2015, author={Yang, J., Feng, Y., Zhang, L.}, title={Biodegradable carrier/gene complexes to mediate the transfection and proliferation of human vascular endothelial cells}, year={2015}, howpublished = {journal article}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1002/pat.3636}, abstract = {Artificial vascular scaffolds have been developed and used clinically for many years, but the lack of a living functional layer of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) remains a significant challenge, especially for small diameter artificial blood vessels. Endothelialization of artificial vascular scaffolds has been proved as one of the most potential approaches to improve their hemocompatibility and long-term patency. A variety of non-viral gene carriers have been investigated to mediate the transfection and proliferation of HUVECs. In this mini-review, we will summarize the recent development of the non-viral gene carriers for transfecting HUVECs. The gene transfection with targeting ligand immobilized carriers is a promising approach to enhance endothelialization of artificial vascular scaffolds.}, note = {Online available at: \url{https://doi.org/10.1002/pat.3636} (DOI). Yang, J.; Feng, Y.; Zhang, L.: Biodegradable carrier/gene complexes to mediate the transfection and proliferation of human vascular endothelial cells. Polymers for Advanced Technologies. 2015. vol. 26, no. 12, 1370-1377. DOI: 10.1002/pat.3636}}