Collagen
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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Platelet-rich plasma and resorbable membrane for prevention of periodontal defects after deeply impacted lower third molar extraction.

30 Oct 2009 PURPOSE: The extraction of deeply included third molars may cause multiple periodontal defects at the distal root of the second molar. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a material containing autologous growth factors, which may be used in repairing and ... Read more...

STAT3 activation contributes directly to Epstein-Barr virus-mediated invasiveness of nasopharyngeal cancer cells in vitro.

13 Oct 2009 Nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) is an Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated head and neck cancer prevalent in Asia. Although with reasons not fully understood, the intrinsic invasiveness of NPC is believed to be EBV-linked. Recently, EBV was found to ... Read more...

Loss of matrix metalloproteinase 2 in platelets reduces arterial thrombosis in vivo.

3 Oct 2009 Platelet activation at a site of vascular injury is essential for the arrest of bleeding; however, excessive platelet activation at a site of arterial damage can result in the unwarranted formation of arterial thrombi, precipitating acute myocardial ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Collagen'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• A bioabsorbable collagen nerve cuff (NeuraGen) for repair of lingual and inferior alveolar nerve injuries: a case series. 30 Oct 2009
• Platelet-rich plasma and resorbable membrane for prevention of periodontal defects after deeply impacted lower third molar extraction. 30 Oct 2009
• STAT3 activation contributes directly to Epstein-Barr virus-mediated invasiveness of nasopharyngeal cancer cells in vitro. 13 Oct 2009
• Loss of matrix metalloproteinase 2 in platelets reduces arterial thrombosis in vivo. 3 Oct 2009
• Intraoperative and postoperative effects of corneal collagen cross-linking on progressive keratoconus. 29 Sep 2009
• Increased osteoblast functions in the presence of BMP-7 short peptides for nanostructured biomaterial applications. 29 Sep 2009
• Osteoblast activity on collagen-GAG scaffolds is affected by collagen and GAG concentrations. 29 Sep 2009
• Enhanced biological stability of collagen with incorporation of PAMAM dendrimer. 29 Sep 2009
• Novel carbon fiber composite for hip replacement with improved in vitro and in vivo osseointegration. 29 Sep 2009
• Comparison of corticotomy-facilitated vs standard tooth-movement techniques in dogs with miniscrews as anchor units. 29 Sep 2009
• Editorial comment. 29 Sep 2009
• Treatment of traumatic brain injury in mice with bone marrow stromal cell-impregnated collagen scaffolds. 29 Sep 2009
• Culture of nasal epithelial cells using chitosan-based membranes. 29 Sep 2009
• Keratoconus. 29 Sep 2009
• Conservative treatment for anal fistula: collagen matrix injection. 29 Sep 2009
• Does loading influence the severity of cartilage degeneration in the canine Groove-model of OA? 29 Sep 2009
• Treadmill running exercise results in the presence of numerous myofibroblasts in mouse patellar tendons. 29 Sep 2009
• The outflow tract in transposition of the great arteries: an anatomic and morphologic study. 29 Sep 2009
• Carbon-ion beam irradiation effectively suppresses migration and invasion of human non-small-cell lung cancer cells. 29 Sep 2009
• Lung cancer secreted microvesicles: underappreciated modulators of microenvironment in expanding tumors. 29 Sep 2009

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Technical information about 'Collagen'

Definition: A polypeptide substance comprising about one third of the total protein in mammalian organisms. It is the main constituent of SKIN; CONNECTIVE TISSUE; and the organic substance of bones (BONE AND BONES) and teeth (TOOTH).

Chemical name: Collagens

Registry Number: 9007-34-5

Descriptor UI: D003094

Alternative terms: Collagen; Avicon; Avitene; Collagen Felt; Zyderm; Collastat; Dermodress; Microfibril Collagen Hemostat; Collagen Hemostat, Microfibril; Pangen; alpha-Collagen; alpha Collagen; Collagen Fleece; Collagenfleece;

Allowable Qualifiers: administration & dosage; adverse effects; analysis; antagonists & inhibitors; biosynthesis; blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemical synthesis; classification; deficiency; diagnostic use; drug effects; economics; genetics; history; immunology; isolation & purification; metabolism; pharmacokinetics; pharmacology; physiology; poisoning; radiation effects; secretion; standards; supply & distribution; therapeutic use; toxicity; ultrastructure; urine; chemistry; contraindications; agonists;

Tree Number: D05.750.078.280; D12.776.860.300.250;

Technical Notes: GEN; prefer specifics; precusor = PROCOLLAGEN; do not confuse X ref MICROFIBRIL COLLAGEN HEMOSTAT with FIBRILLAR COLLAGENS