Figure 1From: Isoform 165 of vascular endothelial growth factor in collagen matrix improves ovine cryopreserved ovarian tissue revascularisation after xenotransplantation in mice Encapsulation of ovarian graft in collagen matrix with and without VEGF 165 . A. Type I collagen was extracted from rat tail tendons. B. Preparation of collagen matrix. C. Adjusting collagen mix to pH 7.4. D. Illustration of agarose rings. E. Filling of agarose ring with a first layer of the collagen matrix with or without recombinant murine VEGF165. F. Frozen/thawed ovarian sheep explant deposit. G. Second layer of collagen matrix with or without recombinant murine VEGF165. H. Agar ring removal before transplantation.Back to article page