Santyl

Active Ingredient(s): Collagenase
FDA Approved: * June 4, 1965
Pharm Company: * ADVANCE BIOFACTURES
Category: Skin Care

Collagenases are enzymes that break the peptide bonds in collagen. They assist in destroying extracellular structures in the pathogenesis of bacteria such as Clostridium. They are considered a virulence factor, facilitating the spread of gas gangrene. They normally target the connective tissue in muscle cells and other body organs.[1] Collagen, a key component of the animal extracellular matrix, is made through cleavage of pro-collagen by collagenase once it has been secret... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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