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glutaraldehyde-cross-linked collagen
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Collagen
Definition
: A polypeptide substance comprising about one third of the total protein in mammalian organisms. It is the main constituent of SKIN; CONNECTIVE TISSUE; and the organic substance of bones (BONE AND BONES) and teeth (TOOTH).
GEN; prefer specifics; precusor
Other names
alpha Collagen; Collagen Hemostat, Microfibril; alpha-
Collagen; Zyderm; Pangen; Microfibril Collagen Hemostat; Dermodress; Collastat; Collagenfleece; Collagen Fleece; Collagen Felt; Avitene; Avicon
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glutaraldehyde-cross-linked collagen [ Contigen,Zyplast ]
solubilized collagen cross-linked with glutaraldehyde; histologic difference in reaction to implants compared to non-cross-linked soluble collagen
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Prostheses and Implants
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Biocompatible Materials
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Cross-Linking Reagents
J Dermatol Surg Oncol 1986;12(4):351