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Biomaterials are one of the most vital materials used in healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. They are natural or synthetic materials used for the development of synthetic organs, prosthetics, therapeutics and storage applications. They can be obtained from nature or synthesized in the laboratory with the aid of various chemical synthesis procedures. Biomaterials are extensively used to replace or repair damaged tissues, such as bone and cartilage regeneration. Their wide areas of application include orthopedic surgery, dental surgery, cosmetic surgery, tissue regeneration, cardiovascular applications etc. There are three classes of biomaterials, namely, metallic biomaterials (stainless steels, titanium alloys etc.), ceramic biomaterials (bone and teeth implants) and polymer biomaterials (silicone, polyethylene etc.).
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Collagen is one of the most abundant form of protein in the human body, and use of these biomaterials in the tissue engineering has increased extensively. This is attributed by its features such as biodegradability, easy availability, versatility and biocompatibility. Collagen and HA-based biomaterials have potential applications in the field of regenerative medicines, personal healthcare, and development of prosthetics. Collagen based biomaterials can be segmented into four types which are as follows:
Urinary Incontinence
Corneal shields
Stress incontinence
Wound dressings
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a substance which is naturally present in the human body with highest concentration in the eye and joints. It has wide applications in the field of osteoarthritis, eye surgery, plastic surgery, prevention of aging etc. The U.S. FDA has approved the use of HA during certain surgical procedures such as cataract removal, eye surgery, corneal transplantation and others. The HA-based biomaterials market can be segmented into three types which are as...