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The need for alternative crosslinking techniques in the processing of bioprosthetic materials is widely recognized. While glutaraldehyde remains the most commonly used crosslinking agent in biomaterial applications there is increasing concern as to its biocompatibility-principally due to its association with enhanced calcification, cytotoxicity, and undesirable changes in the mechanical properties of bioprosthetic materials. Hexamethylene diisocyanate (HMDC), like glutaraldehyde, is a bifunctional molecule which covalently bonds with amino groups of lysine residues to form covalent crosslinks. Evidence within the literature indicates HMDC-treated materials are less cytotoxic than glutaraldehyde-treated materials; however, there is limited characterization of the material properties of HMDC-treated tissue. This study uses a multi-disciplined approach to characterize the mechanical, thermal, and biochemical properties of HMDC-treated bovine pericardial tissue. Further, to facilitate stabilization of the HMDC reagent, non-aqueous solvent environments were investigated. HMDC treatment produced changes in mechanical properties, denaturation temperature, and enzymatic resistance consistent with crosslinking similar to that seen in glutaraldehyde treated tissue. The significantly lower extensibility and stiffness observed under low stresses may be attributed to the effect of the 2-propanol solvent environment during crosslinking. While the overall acceptability of HMDC as a crosslinking agent for biomaterial applications remains unclear, it appears to be an interesting alternative to glutaraldehyde with many similar features.
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Naimark, W.A., Pereira, C.A., Tsang, K. et al. HMDC crosslinking of bovine pericardial tissue: a potential role of the solvent environment in the design of bioprosthetic materials. J Mater Sci: Mater Med 6, 235–241 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00146862
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