The skin of what type of animal is used to treat burns?
Fish skin, usually from Atlantic cod or Nile tilapia, has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that support healing of some wounds including burns and diabetic foot ulcers.
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- Is the cornea commonly transplanted?
“The cornea is one of the most commonly transplanted tissues.”
Reference: Eye Bank Association of America
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