Synthetic collagen has a wide range of applications in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery and in the food industry. For proper function in animals a certain number of prolines within the protein need to be hydroxylated. BioMed Central’s open access journal BMC Biotechnology reports that for the first time the α1 chain of type 1 collagen [...]
When the Food and Drug Administration allowed silicone gel-filled breast implants back on the market in November 2006, the agency required the manufacturers to conduct follow-up studies to learn more about the long-term performance and safety of the devices. Today, FDA released a report that includes preliminary safety data from these studies, as well as [...]
When the FDA lifted its 10 year moratorium on the use of silicone breast implants for cosmetic breast augmentation in November 2006, it stated that the preponderance of evidence suggested there was no connection between silicone breast implants and breast cancer or autoimmune disorders, charges that had led to the moratorium. However, it also suggested [...]