Figures & data
Figure 1 Viscosity and deliverability of collagen sols.
Abbreviations: NPB, neutral phosphate buffer.
![Figure 1 Viscosity and deliverability of collagen sols.](/cms/asset/e4c80a8b-596e-4dc7-9d74-ff89e6cec16e/dmde_a_116633_f0001_b.jpg)
Figure 2 Temperature responsiveness of collagen sol gelation in the absence of genipin.
Abbreviations: NPB, neutral phosphate buffer; min, minutes.
![Figure 2 Temperature responsiveness of collagen sol gelation in the absence of genipin.](/cms/asset/465b12db-9ff2-4542-b84c-b78e4f649c51/dmde_a_116633_f0002_b.jpg)
Figure 3 Temperature responsiveness of collagen sol gelation in the presence of genipin.
Abbreviation: NPB, neutral phosphate buffer; min, minutes.
![Figure 3 Temperature responsiveness of collagen sol gelation in the presence of genipin.](/cms/asset/e1c448e5-4670-42b3-a921-0133033b1f78/dmde_a_116633_f0003_b.jpg)
Figure 4 Effects of temperature and NPB concentrations on gelation times of 1.44% collagen sols.
![Figure 4 Effects of temperature and NPB concentrations on gelation times of 1.44% collagen sols.](/cms/asset/13ec1a9e-241c-4c73-b766-cbdf859ae188/dmde_a_116633_f0004_b.jpg)
Figure 5 Effects of warming on genipin structure and genipin-induced crosslinking activities.
Abbreviations: NMR, nuclear magnetic resonance; NPB, neutral phosphate buffer; UV, ultraviolet; min, minutes.
![Figure 5 Effects of warming on genipin structure and genipin-induced crosslinking activities.](/cms/asset/5885df5b-67ef-41a5-acd8-748e5bcdac44/dmde_a_116633_f0005_c.jpg)
Figure 6 Mechanical properties of collagen gels in penetration tests.
Abbreviations: NPB, neutral phosphate buffer; SD, standard deviation.
![Figure 6 Mechanical properties of collagen gels in penetration tests.](/cms/asset/81dd0240-b333-4f35-90c1-9dd451a37881/dmde_a_116633_f0006_b.jpg)
Figure 7 Ex vivo gelation tests of collagen gels in artificial porcine stomach ulcers.
Abbreviation: NPB, neutral phosphate buffer.
![Figure 7 Ex vivo gelation tests of collagen gels in artificial porcine stomach ulcers.](/cms/asset/c5e4eb93-7242-4cba-8cfe-8fee68cc7abd/dmde_a_116633_f0007_c.jpg)
Figure 8 H&E-stained histological sections of artificial ulcers with collagen sols.
Abbreviations: H&E, hematoxylin and eosin; NPB, neutral phosphate buffer.
![Figure 8 H&E-stained histological sections of artificial ulcers with collagen sols.](/cms/asset/4dd38753-a2a7-4b9c-9a07-65125930abfd/dmde_a_116633_f0008_c.jpg)
Figure 9 Thickness of collagen gel coverage on artificial porcine stomach ulcers.
Abbreviations: SD, standard deviation; H&E, hematoxylin and eosin; NPB, neutral phosphate buffer.
![Figure 9 Thickness of collagen gel coverage on artificial porcine stomach ulcers.](/cms/asset/f9ce2e79-bde3-4698-a356-794f68b4e978/dmde_a_116633_f0009_b.jpg)