Alloplant
Alloplant (pronounced: al-oh-plant) is a term used in the field of transplantation medicine and tissue engineering. It refers to a type of biomaterial that is derived from human or animal tissues and used for transplantation.
Etymology
The term "Alloplant" is derived from the Greek words "allos" meaning "other" and "plant" meaning "to put or place". It was first used in the context of transplantation medicine in the late 20th century.
Definition
An Alloplant is a type of graft that is derived from a source other than the patient's own body. This can include tissues from other humans (allografts) or from animals (xenografts). The tissues are processed to remove cells and other components that could cause an immune response, leaving a scaffold of extracellular matrix that can support the growth of the patient's own cells.
Related Terms
- Allograft: A graft of tissue from a donor of the same species as the recipient but with a different genetic make-up.
- Xenograft: A graft of tissue from a donor of a different species from the recipient.
- Autograft: A graft of tissue from one point to another of the same individual's body.
- Transplant rejection: A process in which a transplant recipient's immune system attacks the transplanted organ or tissue.
- Immunosuppression: Reduction of the activation or efficacy of the immune system, often used to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alloplant
- Wikipedia's article - Alloplant
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