THE REVOLUTION

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was given to three scientists who discovered how cells sense and adapt to oxygen (O₂) availability. The human body breathes 21% O₂ found in the air however this O₂ is distributed at different reduced levels to organs and tissues. The amount of oxygen required by specific parts of the body varies and disturbances in O₂ concentrations can be consequential when considering pathologies such as cancer, stroke and wound repair. It is estimated that 1–2% of the general population in developed countries will experience a chronic wound.

Many wound care applications are available today. Particularly, placental and umbilical cord tissue-derived bandages or scaffolds which are easily accessible and cost effective. They are known for their biocompatibility, biodegradability, angiogenic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antifibrotic, immunomodulatory, and immune privileged properties. However, no bandage or wound dressing is administered having the compatible tissue oxygenation. O₂MATRIX™ is the first product created with the intention of producing a more naturally oxygenated environment for enhanced wound healing and tissue engineering.