Polysaccharide-collagen matrix for bone and cartilage repair.

摘要

a matrix and a process for preparing to support the growth of tissue, such as bone, cartilage or soft tissue are provided. It is reacted a polysaccharide with an oxidizing agent to open sugar rings of the polysaccharide to form aldehyde groups. The aldehyde groups are reacted to form covalent bonds with collagen.