Objective To review and evaluate the extensive and further research and the application of the collagenbased biomaterials in the field of clinical medicine. Methods The clinical research and application of collagen-based biomaterials were comprehensively reviewed and evaluated on the basis of the up-to-date publications and our practical experiences in their studies and manufacturing. Results The following five aspects concerned with the collagen-based biomaterials were evaluated: biological property, quality control, formulation of substrate and clinical application, immunogenicity and clinical side effect, and potential of the market development. Conclusion Collgen-based biomaterials have a great potential and market space in their clinical application.
Citation: GU Qisheng.. CLINICAL APPLICATION OF COLLAGEN. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2006, 20(10): 1052-1058. doi: Copy