A unique living-cell based therapy available to treat non-healing sores
For patients with diabetic foot sores or venous leg sores, Apligraf® is an advanced biological skin repair therapy, providing hope for healing some of the most persistent non-healing sores.
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A history of healing
Apligraf® was developed and is manufactured by Organogenesis, one of the world’s first biotechnology companies, and the world’s most important tissue regeneration company. Apligraf® has been used worldwide to heal ulcers for over 10 years. Apligraf® is the first living, cell-based tissue regeneration product, having gained the Food and Drug Administration’s approval in 1998.
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References:
3. Falanga V, Sabolinski ML. A bilayered living skin construct (Apligraf®) accelerates complete closure of hard-to-heal venous ulcers. Wound Repair Regen. 1999;7:201-207.
4. Veves A, Falanga V, et al. Graftskin, a human skin equivalent, is effective in management of non-infected neuropathic diabetic foot ulcers. Diabetes Care. 2001;24:290-295
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