Stabilisation of Collagen Sponges by Glutaraldehyde Vapour Crosslinking. (9th May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Peng, Yong Y.; Glattauer, Veronica; Ramshaw, John A. M.
• Other Names: Goh Kheng-Lim Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of biomaterials. Volume 2017(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-05-09
• Subjects: Biomedical materials -- Periodicals; Biomedical and Dental Materials; Biomedical materials; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; Periodicals; 610.28
• DOI: 10.1155/2017/8947823
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-8787

Abstract

Abstract : Glutaraldehyde is a well-recognised reagent for crosslinking and stabilising collagens and other protein-based materials, including gelatine. In some cases, however, the use of solutions can disrupt the structure of the material, for example, by causing rapid dispersion or distortions from surface interactions. An alternative approach that has been explored in a number of individual cases is the use of glutaraldehyde vapour. In this study, the effectiveness of a range of different glutaraldehyde concentrations in the reservoir providing vapour, from 5% to 25% (w/v), has been explored at incubation times from 5 h to 48 h at room temperature. These data show the effectiveness of the glutaraldehyde vapour approach for crosslinking collagen and show that materials with defined, intermediate stability could be obtained, for example, to control resorption rates in vivo.