# Meat Band-Aids Apligraf, Factory-Grown Living Tissue, Heals Chronic Wounds By Cat_Marie | Published 2009-11-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronic-wounds References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5401477/meat-band) & [apligraf](http://www.apligraf.com/) It’s amazing to see the advancements in the field of biotechnology! Organogenesis Inc. is a world leading company specializing in bio-active [chronic wounds healing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wound-measurement), oral regeneration and bio-surgery. They have marketed a product called Apligraf; [FDA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upside-foods-portfolio)-approved to treat two types of chronic wounds—venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers. Apligraf is made up of, “a [matrix of cow collagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evonik-vecollan), human fibroblasts and keratinocyte stem cells (from discarded circumcisions)." The bilayered skin substitute is applied to chronic wounds; such as diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers and pressure ulcers. In the clinical trials, Apligraf healed diabetic foot ulcers 100% in twelve weeks! That is good news to the 600,000-800,000 diabetics in the United States, who suffer from foot ulcers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Biotechnology Advancements:** The advancements in biotechnology are providing innovative solutions for chronic wounds healing. - **Living Tissue Therapy:** The use of living tissue therapy, such as Apligraf, is revolutionizing the treatment of chronic wounds. - **Regenerative Medicine:** Regenerative medicine techniques, like Apligraf, are offering new possibilities for wound healing and tissue regeneration. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Biotechnology:** The biotechnology industry has the potential to develop and commercialize advanced therapies for chronic wounds healing. - **Medical Devices:** The medical devices industry can explore opportunities to create innovative wound healing solutions using living tissue technology. - **Pharmaceuticals:** The pharmaceutical industry can leverage regenerative medicine approaches, such as Apligraf, to develop treatments for chronic wounds. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Enabled Smart Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smart-bandages.md) - [Connected Monitoring Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wound-bandage.md) - [Diabetic Infection Prevention Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetic-wound-care-kit.md) - [Home Bovine Collagen Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mpm-medical.md) - [Fish Skin Wound Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerecis.md) - [Aloe-Infused Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloe-vera-infused-bandages.md) - [Tendon Repair Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendon-repair.md) - [Tech-Forward Innovative Recovery Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-Recovery-boot.md) - [Innovative Osteoarthritis Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osteoarthritis-treatment.md)