Bioprosthesis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001313",
  "term": "Bioprosthesis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A prosthesis, or artificial body part, constructed from materials of biological origin that have been chemically treated to make them non-antigenic and durable. These devices are designed to replace a damaged or diseased part of the body, such as a heart valve or blood vessel. Common materials include animal tissues like porcine heart valves or bovine pericardium, which are fixed with agents such as glutaraldehyde.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 377. 'Terminology for biorelated polymers and applications (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 397 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-10-12-04)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/bioprosthesis/"
}