Hydrogels are a promising approach for treating wounds. (IMAGE)

Incheon National University

Hydrogels are a promising approach for treating wounds.

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Conventional wound management techniques like suture and stapling have several drawbacks. Tissue adhesive patches made from hydrogels could be a good alternative solution to accelerate the wound healing process, since they can be functionalized with healing agents and their mechanical properties can be fine-tuned.

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