Method for removing noncollagenous matter from mammalian gut
Abstract
Abstract Gut strands used to manufacture sutures, tennis racquet stringing and such are treated at least once with an aqueous nonionic surfactant solution consisting essentially of from about 0.2 to about 5 percent surfactant to remove a portion of the noncollagenous matter therefrom. Subsequent treatment of the gut with aqueous alkaline solutions removes the remaining portion of the noncollagenous matter to produce a collagen strand substantially free from noncollagenous matter (i.e., fats and noncollagenous protein). Strands so treated are of light color and high strength. Such strands may be uniformly tanned. The strands resist undesirable color intensification at elevated temperatures and do not discolor suture tubing fluids.
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- 👤 Edward Joseph Mccusker
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