Artificial artery set to be tested in human trials

London: Human trials of artificial artery are set begin early this year.

Using nanotechnology, London`s Royal Free Hospital researchers had developed the small bypass graft from a polymer material.

The unique material enables the graft to ape the natural pulsing of human blood vessels, enabling them to deliver nutrients to the body`s tissues, reports The BBC.

The ultimate aim is to use the graft in coronary artery and lower-limb arterial surgery.

If successful, the device could potentially help thousands of patients with vascular disease.

ANI