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Correlation ofin vivo collagen degradation rate within vitro measurements
✍ Scribed by Yannas, I. V. ;Burke, J. F. ;Huang, C. ;Gordon, P. L.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1975
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 331 KB
- Volume
- 9
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0021-9304
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✦ Synopsis
Abstract
The rate of in vitro enzymatic degradation of various materials based on collagen has been determined by a novel mechanochemical method, and has been compared with the extent of degradation resulting from subcutaneous implantation in guinea pigs. In vitro data correlate well with in vivo data. It is suggested that the simple in vitro method described is an effective means of screening a large number of materials based on collagen for their ability to resist degradation during implantation in animals.