title: Characterization and distribution of collagen types in arterial heterografts originating from the calf carotis.
abstract: The immunohistochemical results showed that the distribution of the collagen types in calf carotis is the same as that found in human arteries. Mechanically prepared and ficin-treated vessels showed a removal of cells, elastic fibres and type II collagen. The remaining collagen meshwork was shown by immunohistochemical methods and also by amino acid analysis to be type I collagen. Because of its structural, chemical and immunological properties, the protease treated, aldehyde stabilised Arteria carotis communis of the calf is suitable as a replacement material for arterial segments. Initial successes using man as a recipient support the stated conclusion.
mesh_terms: D000596:Amino Acids / Q000032:analysis; D000818:Animals; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000032:analysis* / Q000637:transplantation* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D002417:Cattle; D003094:Collagen / Q000032:analysis* / Q000276:immunology; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D011487:Protein Conformation; D014183:Transplantation, Heterologous
chemical_list: D000596:Amino Acids; D003094:Collagen