| abstract |
The present invention provides a biomaterial comprising a mammalian umbilical cord membrane. The biomaterial can additionally comprise Wharton's jelly and/or one or more umbilical cord vessels. The biomaterial is preferably dry, and can be flat, tubular, or shaped to fit a particular body structure. The invention further provides laminates comprising at least one layer of an umbilical cord membrane biomaterial. The invention further provides methods of making the biomaterial, and laminates comprising the biomaterial, and methods of using the biomaterial. |