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TAPE: A Biodegradable Hemostatic Glue Inspired by a Ubiquitous Compound in Plants for Surgical Application
Published on: June 8, 2016
Jisun Kim1,2, Jun Kim1, Jiyeon Lee1,3
1Center for Biomaterials, Biomedical Research Institute, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul 02792, Republic of Korea.
A new injectable hydrogel adhesive, ADP-PPZ, offers improved hemostasis and wound closure. This single-component system gels at body temperature and adheres strongly to tissues, outperforming existing PEG-based adhesives.
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