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Supramolecular Metallo‐Bioadhesive for Minimally Invasive Use

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: A novel metallo-bioadhesive to be used as tissue sealant in minimally invasive procedures is reported. Metal complexation can be used to render gelatin derivatives adhesive, which occurs in minutes, is efficient, and fully biodegradable within weeks.

Source: Advanced Materials

DOI: 10.1002/adma.201602606

Authors: Seonki Hong, David Pirovich, Aoife Kilcoyne, Chen‐Han Huang, Hakho Lee, Ralph Weissleder

Institutions: Massachusetts General Hospital, Center for Systems Biology, Harvard University

Language: English

Topic: Surgical Sutures and Adhesives

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering