Which properties of GA are there that used in bio-prosthetic valves?

10 October 2017 0 9K Report

Every bio-prosthetic valve needs to be treated before using. Glutaraldehyde fixation preserves the tissue and decrease immunological reactivity.

and are there any substitute for GA currently commercialized?

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