Endre A. Balazs, MD and Janet L. Denlinger, PhD
Matrix Biology Institute, Edgewater, NJ 07020
Introduction. Hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid) can be modified in terms of molecular weight, spatial configuration and structural composition. These modifications provide for specific medical or cosmetic (skin care) applications. The most recent, innovative spatial configuration and structural composition of hyaluronan for skin care is the HylaSponge® System.