What types of mechanical loads can Extracel withstand?
Extracel can display compliances of between a few hundred to a few thousand Pa, depending on the form in which it is tested, as well as the material and crosslinking density. Sponges that have been lyophilized from Extracel hydrogels typically display higher stiffness than the hydrogels themselves. Extracel can be mixed with other matrices or biological components, such as demineralized bone matrix, to increase the stiffness of the construct. The shear stiffness and tensile strength of Extracel has not been measured.
