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(a)
(b)
10.1
Verhoeff's staining of histological sections demonstrates the
preservation methods used to produce AlloDerm RTM maintain
structural integrity (a) in contrast with ice-induced matrix damage in
poorly preserved tissues (b).
at hand. Despite vigilant screening processes, these RTMs pose certain disease
transmission risks associated with allograft transplantation.
10.2.2
Regenerative tissue matrix configurations and
universality
The decellularization and preservation strategy described above can be applied to
nearly any tissue type having a significant ECM component, including vascular
conduits, nerve segments, tendon, ligament and fascia (Hilbert
et al
., 2004). These
