Properties of Sterilized Human Skin Allografts by Gamma-Irradiation |
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| Journal | Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 342 - 343) |
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| Volume | Advanced Biomaterials VII |
| Edited by | Young-Ha Kim, Chong-Su Cho, Inn-Kyu Kang, Suk Young Kim and Oh Hyeong Kwon |
| Pages | 365-368 |
| DOI | 10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.342-343.365 |
| Citation | Nak Heon Kang et al., 2007, Key Engineering Materials, 342-343, 365 |
| Online since | July, 2007 |
| Authors | Nak Heon Kang, Jin Young Kim, Jae Hyoung Ahn, Seok Beom Song, Seog Jin Seo, Ji Hwa Chae, Tae Woon Kim, Kwang Won Lee, Jin Kim, Chong Su Cho, Ke Won Kang |
| Keywords | Gamma Irradiation, Human Skin Allograft, Sterilization |
| Abstract | The most commonly used sterilization method of human skin allografts is ethylene oxide (EO). EO gas, however, can change the biomechanical properties of the grafts and produce toxic residues which are harmful to the recipient. The heating method cannot be applied for sterilization of soft tissues because of damage due to heat. The purpose of this study was to determine whether it is possible to apply gamma-irradiation for sterilization of soft tissues as well as for hard tissues. |
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