The effects of the molecular weights of hyaluronic acid on the immune responses

Abstract Background The molecular weight of hyaluronic acid (HyA) depends on the type of organ in the body. When HyA of the desired molecular weight is implanted into the human body for regeneration of damaged tissue, it is degraded by hyaluronidase in associated with an inflammatory response. This...

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Main Authors: Bo Mi Lee, Sang Jun Park, Insup Noh, Chun-Ho Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Biomaterials Research
Subjects:
GPC
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40824-021-00228-4