title: [Collagen as a biomaterial].
abstract: The authors discuss the characteristics of different types of collagen, their incidence, structure, chemical composition and physical properties with regard to their use as biomaterial. They also mention the antigenicity, effect on platelet aggregation, cytodifferentiation and cellular proliferation. The authors discuss different biomedical applications of collagen and methods of its sterilization.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Adam
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Stol
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003094:Collagen / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000502:physiology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008970:Molecular Weight
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003094:Collagen
vernacular_title: Kolagen jako biomateriál.