Jayakrishnan, AJameela, SR2012-12-042012-12-041996BIOMATERIALS. 17; 5; 471-484http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0142-9612(96)82721-9https://dspace.sctimst.ac.in/handle/123456789/545The use of glutaraldehyde as a fixative in bioprostheses and drug delivery matrices is reviewed. The chemistry of glutaraldehyde cross-linking and its effect on the biological performance of a number of bioprostheses such as tissue heart valves, vascular grafts, pericardial patches, tendon grafts and drug delivery matrices are examined.Drug Delivery