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The toxicogenetic effects of a chitosan based hemostatic control patch in rat models

Creator:

Colburn, Andrew J.

Abstract:

Chitosan based hemorrhage control dressings provide effective external hemorrhage control while having few side effects. Known residual contaminants present in chitosan formulations include endotoxins and proteins known to stimulate gene expression in the liver. This study investigated gene expression in the liver using rat bio-compatibility models to gain knowledge regarding...

Resource Type:

Undergraduate Thesis and Presentation

Full Text:

, Toxicology Thesis of Andrew Colburn Presented on May 29, 2008 APPROVED: Dr. John E