IIT's biocompatible bandage made of plant-based materials (IMAGE)
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The IIT's bandage is made from a new biodegradable material developed by the team, consisting of zein, a protein obtained from maize; pectin, a sugar found in the peel of many fruits, like for example an apple; and soy lecithin, a substance sourced from the like-named plant.
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IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
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