Abstract: This invention provides an antigen-free and immunologically inert tissue graft material and methods of preparing and using these tissue graft materials.

Abstract: A medical composition comprising an antimicrobially effective and immunostimulating amount of a combination of a ?-glucan component and a silver-containing component is disclosed. The medical composition may be adapted for use topically or incorporated with a mesh material which may be further adapted for use as a wound dressing or as a surgical mesh. Methods for manufacturing the medical compositions described herein are also provided. The invention further provides methods for treating tissue damaged by wound or burn, and methods for treating or repairing tissue at a surgical site.

Abstract: A method of preparing an immunologically inert graft material from body tissue is described. Body tissue having cellular material disposed within an extracellular matrix is lysed by alternatingly exposing the body tissue to a hypertonic solution and a hypotonic solution to create an osmotic pressure gradient across the cellular material. Antigens present in the body tissue are deactivated by exposing the body tissue to a bleach solution, sodium hydroxide, or an iodophor solution. The body tissue is stabilized by soaking the body tissue in an isotonic solution. In addition, an immunologically inert collagenic graft material produced by a method is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a hard tablet that can be stored, packaged and processed in bulk. Yet the tablet dissolves rapidly in the mouth of the patient with a minimum of grit. The tablet is created from an active ingredient mixed into a matrix of a nondirect compression filler and a relatively high lubricant content.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a hard tablet that can be stored, packaged and processed in bulk. Yet the tablet dissolves rapidly in the mouth of the patient with a minimum of grit. The tablet is created from an active ingredient mixed into a matrix of a non-direct compression filler and a relatively high lubricant content.