Effect of nordihydroguaiaretic acid cross-linking on fibrillar collagen: in vitro evaluation of fibroblast adhesion strength and migration

Fixation is required to reinforce reconstituted collagen for orthopedic bioprostheses such as tendon or ligament replacements.Previous studies have demonstrated that collagen fibers cross-linked by the biocompatible Health Fryers dicatechol nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) have mechanical strength comparable to native tendons.This work focuses on i

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Grey and harbor seals in France (mainland and Saint-Pierre et Miquelon): microbial communities and identification of a microbial source tracking seal marker

IntroductionSeals, protected wild marine mammals, are widely found in waters around the world.However, rising concerns about their increasing numbers in some areas have led to potential worries regarding microbiological contamination of coastal areas by their feces, which could impact bathing and shellfish-harvesting activities.To the best of our k

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