Dimethyl Sulfoxide Alteration of Collagen,

Abstract

In vitro incubation of human scar in our laboratory with 99% DMSO demonstrated, by electron microscopy, the disruption of the collagen fibers. This may prove to be a useful preparatory step for selective enzymatic assault upon exuberant or undesirable scar tissue in the clinical setting. Further study of this concept is planned.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADP001870

Entities

People

  • D. J. Raskin
  • M. Mace Jr.
  • M. Spira
  • Y. Erk

Organizations

  • Baylor College of Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Sciences
  • Collagen
  • Electron Microscopy
  • Electrons
  • Incubation
  • Microscopy
  • Optical Analysis
  • Sulfur Compounds
  • Tissues

Readers

  • Immunology
  • Immunology and Pathology
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics