Fig. 7From: Argon plasma modified nanocomposite polyurethane scaffolds provide an alternative strategy for cartilage tissue engineeringAngiogenesis and immune response analysis of the polyurethane (PU), argon (Ar) and Medpor scaffolds over 12 weeks in a subcutaneous implantation in a mouse model. a C31 staining after 12 weeks. b Quantification of vessel formation after 12 weeks. Scale bar refers to 250 μm. P values * < 0.05 ** < 0.01. c Macrophage infiltration over 12 weeks of the PU, Ar and Medpor scaffolds. CD68 staining was similar between the scaffolds within the pores. Scar bar refers to 50 μm. PU; Unmodified polyurethaneBack to article page