Rapidly Light-Activated Surgical Protein Glue (VIDEO)

Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)

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Professor Hyung Joon Cha and his colleagues at POSTECH have developed new tissue adhesive that is mussel-protein based via a photochemical reaction using blue visible light. The innovative surgical protein glue not only closes an open wound on a wet bleeding site within less than 60 seconds but also effectively facilitates the healing process without inflammation or a scar.

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POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology)

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