Dose-temperature interactions in gamma-irradiated tendon allografts: A multidimensional analysis

Yanlin Wan, Dayong Liu, Xiaolong Wang, Limin Wang, Jingyu Zhang, Yongcheng Hu, Department of Orthopedics, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Department of Spine Surgery, Weifang People, s Hospital, Department of Orthopedics, Qingdao Chengyang District People, s Hospital, Department of Technology, Beijing Wonderful Medical Biomaterial Co, Department of Bone and Soft Tissue Oncology, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin University

Journal of Biomaterials Applications

Published online on February 16, 2026

Abstract

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This study evaluated the impact of cryoprotection temperature on the structural and biomechanical properties of gamma-irradiated human tendon allografts. Tendons were irradiated at 15 kGy or 25 kGy under three temperature conditions: −70°C, 0°C, or room ...