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SentrX continues to test, enhance, and develop new products for the wellbeing of animals. Read on to see what's happening at SentrX, the attention we're receiving in the industry, and more details about the company.
Who is SentrX?
Envisioned by a group sharing passions for both animals and science, SentrX from the beginning has been devoted to revolutionary veterinary care. With wound treatment products developed specifically for horses and small animals, SentrX transforms complex biotechnologies into easy-to-use care solutions that promote the long-term wellbeing of animals.
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Enhanced wound healing in horses and dogs using crosslinked hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel films.
Poster presented at the Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, April 2007.
Mann BK, Scott JA, Rees R, Brown J, Seppi M, Burns G, Prestwich GD.
Press Releases
SentrX Animal Care to Showcase New Adhesion Prevention Film
ORLANDO, FL - SentrX Animal Care, Inc., a leading provider of innovative veterinary care for horses and companion animals, will showcase new adhesion prevention film for the equine market at the AAEP 53rd Annual Convention in Orlando. The new product is specifically designed to prevent adhesions in horses' tendons and abdominal area.
SentrX equitrXtm Adhesion Prevention Film is available in various sizes as appropriate solutions for different post-surgical adhesion problems, in particular tendon, neural and abdominal. Very large sheets are manufactured specifically for the equine abdominal surgery adhesion problems and can be used to isolate organ tissues from one another or from the walls of the body cavity. Medium-size sheets are particularly suited for use in intestinal resection surgeries and will eliminate subsequent adhesion of the intestine.
In April 2006, Dr. Alan Nixon, a well-known equine orthopedic surgeon at Cornell University, and Dr. Ben Schachter at Wellington Equine, Wellington, FL, operated on a racehorse named Balloo to repair a fractured splint bone. While the bone repair was successful, Balloo developed a tendon adhesion that prevented normal locomotion. In September, a second surgery was performed to surgically free the tendon adhesion and SentrX's equitrX biodegradable anti-adhesion film was inserted to prevent reformation of the original adhesion. One month later, Balloo was walking normally, ultrasound showed the adhesion to be absent, and Balloo successfully competed in the winter of 2006-07. For further information and/or images of this case study, please visit www.sentrxanimalcare.com/case_studies.html.
"In addition to the Balloo case, the SentrX equitrX Adhesion Prevention Film has been successfully used in several other animal models to surgically remove tendon adhesions that impaired mobility. The film has been successfully used to prevent neural adhesions in dogs in laminectomy operations by veterinarians at a major eastern vet school," said Dr. Richard Koehn, president and CEO of SentrX Animal Care. "Our products are scientifically developed in clinical settings, easy to apply, affordable, and proven to speed healing."
In addition, the SentrX equitrX Adhesion Prevention Film is totally biocompatible and non-allergenic. The film is also biodegradable so that adhesion protection is provided in the early stages of tissue healing but will biodegrade after a few days.
For pricing and other information, visit www.sentrxanimalcare.com.
About SentrX Animal Care
SentrX Animal Care was founded with technology from the University of Utah and collaborates with a variety of veterinary academic institutions, practicing veterinarians, and is led by a board of distinguished industry leaders. The company's unique mix of medicinal chemistry, bioengineering, and product manufacturing capabilities allows it to deliver truly cutting-edge animal care solutions. For more information, visit www.sentrxanimalcare.com.
SentrX Animal Care to Host Reception with Louise L. Southwood as Keynote Speaker
SALT LAKE CITY, August 21 -- SentrX Animal Care, Inc, a leading provider of innovative veterinary care for horses and companion animals, will host a reception for the equine community at the Embassy Suites in Lexington, Kentucky, on Friday, September 7, 2007. The event will feature a keynote from Louise L. Southwood, a prominent large animal veterinarian, who will present an update on SentrX’s equine bone healing work.
“We are honored to have such a notable veterinarian as Louise discuss equine bone healing ,” said Dr. Richard Koehn, president and CEO of SentrX Animal Care, Inc. “Developed by leading medicinal chemists and bioengineers, SentrX’s products accelerate the healing of wounds in horses with minimal scarring. The equine community has successfully put our products to use and we are excited to provide them a brief update on our work.”
Louise L. Southwood, BVSc, PhD, DACVS, DACVECC, is an Assistant Professor of Large Animal Emergency and Critical Care at New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.
Event Details
Friday, September 7, 2007
5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Embassy Suites
Lexington, Kentucky
1801 Newtown Pike
SentrX Announces Availability of equitrX™ Product Line
New wound treatment shown to accelerate healing and reduce scar tissue
Salt Lake City, Utah – July 25, 2007—SentrX Animal Care, Inc., a leading provider of innovative veterinary care for horses and small animals, today announced the immediate availability of its equitrX product line. The new products are designed to actively support cell proliferation by providing an environment that enables rapid and complete healing with good cosmetic outcomes.
Countless third-party studies detailing the effectiveness of equitrX have been published in leading scientific journals, including the Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation, Fertility and Sterility, the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, Tissue Engineering, and others.
Additional studies on several animal species, including horses and dogs, revealed that animal wounds treated with equitrX™ Film on Gauze exhibited the same level of healing at four weeks as non-treated wounds showed at eight weeks. SentrX wound treatment products consist of proprietary biomaterials that crosslink to form a matrix that works with the animal’s natural repair system to encourage enhanced production of new healthy tissue.
equitrX was developed by leading medicinal chemists and bioengineers and is designed specifically for animals. Through an exclusive patented formula, the product facilitates complete healing and functionality. It’s fully biocompatible and does not elicit immune reaction, local or systemic toxicity, or inflammation in animals. equitrX’s unique film application is also easy to apply and provides an effective treatment for both hospital and ambulatory visits.
“Multiple clinics are using this new product line to accelerate the healing process for wounded horses, particularly in skin and tissue wounds,” said Dr. Richard Koehn, president and CEO of SentrX Animal Care, Inc. “SentrX’s products have been scientifically developed to fit the unique needs of treating different kinds of animals. The company continues to advance veterinary care by transforming biotechnologies into effective medical applications for horses and small animals.”Product Name |
Product Information |
Pricing |
equitrX™ Film on Gauze |
equitrX is available in 10-sheet boxes (5 x 5cm) and 5-sheet boxes (10 x 7.5cm), ideal for keeping on your office shelf or in your vehicle for ambulatory visits. Each sheet of equitrX film on gauze is individually wrapped for convenience and sanitary use. The flexibility of equitrX film on gauze makes it easy to apply directly to a wound, even in troublesome areas. 5 sheets per box 10 sheets per box |
10 pack of equitrX film - $225 5 pack of equitrX film - $112.50 |
equitrX™ Field Treatment Kit |
Equipped with all the items you need for treating an animal on the spot, the equitrX Field Treatment Kit is a convenient all-in-one option. In addition, this kit is an ideal re-sale product to ranchers, trainers, and horse owners. Owners can change their horses' dressings and provide independent care without the need for return visits. 3 packets equitrX 5 x 5cm Film on Gauze |
Field Treatment Kit of equitrX - $125 |
SentrX Animal Care Executive Receives Prestigious Governor's Medal for Science
Salt Lake City – April 26, 2007—SentrX Animal Care, Inc., a leading provider of innovative healing biomaterials for horses and small animals, today announced that its Senior Scientific Advisor, Dr. Glenn D. Prestwich, was recently awarded the Governor's Medal for Science and Technology. The award recognizes individuals who have provided distinguished service to the State of Utah in the fields of science and technology.
“Dr. Prestwich is a highly qualified academician whose work has received countless praise from the scientific and academic communities,” said Dr. Richard Koehn, President and CEO of SentrX Animal Care, a 2005 recipient of the Governor's Medal for Science. “As Senior Scientific Advisor, he plays a key role in guiding SentrX’s vision and strategy. We are proud to have one of our own receive such a prominent award.”
Established in 1983, the Governor's Medal for Science and Technology is the state's highest scientific honor. It is awarded to leading technology innovators and educators who deserve special recognition for their outstanding contributions to knowledge in the physical, biological, mathematical and engineering sciences and technology.
Dr. Prestwich has helped create several Utah companies including Sentrx Animal Care, Inc., Echelon Biosciences, Inc., and Glycosan Biosystems, Inc. His technical advances have also fueled start-up companies Salus Therapeutics Inc. and Sentrx Surgical, Inc. The various mergers, investments, and acquisitions of the companies totaled more than $44M.
In addition, Dr. Prestwich has published over 500 articles, has filed 20 patent applications, and has an academic progeny numbering over 140 students and post-doctoral fellows.
“Utah is recognized as one of the nation’s premier centers for science and produces some of the highest caliber research in the world,” said Dr. Prestwich. “I’m grateful and deeply honored that my work has contributed to that recognition.”
SentrX Announces Revolutionary Wound Healing Products for Equine Practitioners
equitrX wound treatment products accelerate healing and reduce scar tissue in wounds and proud flesh infections
Salt Lake City, Utah – Dec. 3, 2006—SentrX Animal Care, Inc., a leading provider of innovative veterinary care for horses and small animals, today announced equitrX, a new product line designed for the large animal veterinarian. equitrX products actively support cell proliferation by providing an environment that enables rapid and complete healing with good cosmetic outcomes.
Developed by leading medicinal chemists and bioengineers, equitrX consists of a chemically modified glycosaminoglycan that is crosslinked to form a matrix that works with the animal’s natural repair system to encourage enhanced production of new healthy tissue. An eight-week study on several animal species showed that animal wounds treated with equitrX exhibited the same level of healing at four weeks as non-equitrX treated wounds showed at eight weeks.
“I recently used equitrX for several wound repairs I performed on multiple horses and the results were remarkable. The new product enabled the animals to heal faster and with less scaring than I’ve ever seen before,” said Dr. Roger Rees, DVM, South Valley Large Animal Clinic.
equitrX facilitates complete healing and functionality through its exclusive patented formula. It is fully biocompatible and does not elicit immune stimulation, local or systemic toxicity, or inflammation in animals. It is designed specifically for animals and was not derived from human treatments. equitrX’s unique film application is also easy to apply and provides an effective treatment that is complementary for use in both hospital and ambulatory visits.
“From its founding, SentrX has been devoted to advancing veterinary care and is continually transforming biotechnologies into superior products for horses and small animals as shown by equitrX,” said Dr. Richard Koehn, president and CEO, SentrX Animal Care, Inc. “Countless third-party, scientific studies have shown this new product to be extremely effective in accelerating healing and reducing scar tissue in wounded animals, especially horses.”
About SentrX
SentrX was founded at the University of Utah and collaborates with a variety of veterinary academic institutions, practicing veterinarians, and is lead a board of distinguished industry leaders. The company's unique mix of medicinal chemistry, bioengineering, and product manufacturing capabilities allow it to deliver truly cutting-edge animal care solutions. For more information, visit www.sentrxanimalcare.com
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