Microwave irradiation and cross-linking of collagen

C. E. Visser, A. B. Voute, J. Oosting, M. E. Boon, L. P. Kok

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Abstract

In a multifactorial experiment, dermal sheep collagen was treated in diluted glutaraldehyde solutions, 70% ethyl alcohol, Cialit 1:5000, and distilled water for 1, 3 and 5 min, respectively, in combination with microwave irradiation at different temperature settings. The shrinkage temperature indicating the degree of cross-linking achieved was then determined. Treatment in 0.65% glutaraldehyde with microwave irradiation setting for 60 degrees C resulted in the maximum shrinkage temperature within 1 min, whilst at the lower setting of 50 degrees C, the maximum shrinkage temperature for both glutaraldehyde solutions is only reached after 5 min. Neither microwave irradiation by itself, Cialit or ethyl alcohol induce cross-linking of collagen fibres. These findings are relevant for implant studies
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)34-37
JournalBiomaterials
Volume13
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1992

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