title: Extracellular Wound Matrices: Novel Stabilization and Sterilization Method for Collagen-based Biologic Wound Dressings.
abstract: Biologic extracellular matrix (ECM)-based wound dressings offer promise in the treatment of chronic wounds. A variety of animal and human tissue derived dressings are currently available. These products are processed and/or sterilized by a range of chemical and mechanical processes, which will impact the final quality of the matrices--ultimately affecting the overall wound healing process. A novel method is described to prepare a sterile and biocompatible biological wound dressing. The advantages and the clinical implications of this wound dressing preparation are also discussed.
authors.forename: Chandra
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Nataraj
authors.forename: Gregg
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ritter
authors.forename: Stephanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dumas
authors.forename: France D
authors.initials: FD
authors.lastname: Helfer
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Brunelle
authors.forename: Thomas W
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: Sander