Fig. 1: Representative SEM images of the scaffold FWM, associated with the designed formulations after grafting.

ASCs (A, B), ASC-protein extract (C, D), ASC-conditioned medium (E, F). Scale bars are indicated in the pictures. A–C Beside the collagen fibrils is evident the infiltration of erythrocytes, clear indication of the presence of blood vessels within the scaffold. Magnification of picture A, ×1000; Magnification of picture B, ×2000; Magnification of picture C, ×2000. D Leucocytes, probably macrophages, were also present (arrowhead). Picture magnification ×5000. E Erythrocytes (circle) and a leucocyte, probably macrophage (arrowhead), are here evident. F In this magnification of the picture E, beside a leucocyte, platelets (circle) are noted, corroborating the evidence regarding the vascularization occurred inside the scaffold.