Glutaraldehyde as a fixative in bioprostheses and drug delivery matrices.
review · Level V
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Abstract
The use of glutaraldehyde as a fixative in bioprostheses and drug delivery matrices is reviewed. The chemistry of glutaraldehyde cross-linking and its effect on the biological performance of a number of bioprostheses such as tissue heart valves, vascular grafts, pericardial patches, tendon grafts and drug delivery matrices are examined.
Medical subject headings
- Bioprosthesis
- Cross-Linking Reagents
- Drug Delivery Systems
- Fixatives
- Glutaral