Decellularization of tissue by means of an amphipathic solvent a
well-established practice. However, situations exist where the provision
of enhanced decellularization is preferred. There is a demand for
treating methods for coping with such situations. Thus, it is intended to
provide a method for enhancing decellularization. The method comprises
not only the immersing of a tissue in a solution containing an
amphiphilic molecule in non-micellar form (for example, 1,2-epoxide
polymer) but also performing a radical reaction (for example, treatment
selected from the group consisting of exposure to gamma-ray irradiation,
ultraviolet irradiation, a free radical supply source, ultrasonication,
electron beam irradiation, and X-ray irradiation).