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TAPE: A Biodegradable Hemostatic Glue Inspired by a Ubiquitous Compound in Plants for Surgical Application
Published on: June 8, 2016
Sarah J Wu1, Xuanhe Zhao1,2
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States.
Bioadhesives offer advanced tissue repair and device integration in healthcare. Optimizing adhesion, biological interactions, and signal communication is key to unlocking their full potential as multifunctional platforms.
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