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A Protocol for the Production of Gliadin-cyanoacrylate Nanoparticles for Hydrophilic Coating
Published on: July 8, 2016
N-2-butylcyanoacrylate (GluStitch)
1Division of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Abstract:
Cyanoacrylates are surgical adhesives that provide another option for wound closure. When compared to sutures, cyanoacrylates were found to be as effective as sutures in low tension lacerations and for the attachment of some full-thickness skin grafts. In addition, clinical practitioners have found cyanoacrylates easier to apply, time saving, and more economical. There are a number of surgical adhesives either currently available or under development. The presently available butylcyanoacrylates and octylcyanoacrylates are reviewed.
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