The present invention provides a method for producing an improved
biomaterial comprising treating a collagen biomaterial with a
transglutaminase under conditions which permit the formation of
cross-links within the collagen. Preferably, the transglutaminase is a
tissue transglutaminase, a plasma transglutaminase or a microbial
transglutaminase. In a preferred embodiment, the collagen biomaterial
further comprises a cell adhesion factor, such as fibronectin. The
invention further provides biomaterials obtainable by the methods of the
invention, and medical implants and wound dressings comprising the same.