Collagen Materials, Films and Methods

Stanford researchers have recently patented methods of making and using collagen materials, compositions and films. This technology produces collagen scaffolds that can accurately replicate those found in human skin, tendons, heart valves and other tissues for application in tissue regeneration, wound care, and other medical needs. The collagen scaffolds are capable of displaying three different tissue patterns: “woven pattern", "basket pattern" or "basket weave". They enable control over parameters such as mechanical strength, structural uniformity, average fibril sizes and optical characteristics, while also demonstrating the flexibility necessary to create three-dimensional nanostructured matrices tailored for specific research and medical applications.