A Hydrogel-Based First-Aid Tissue Adhesive with Effective Hemostasis and Antibacterial Properties for Trauma Emergency Management

    February 2023 in “ Biomaterials Research ”
    Dongjie Zhang, Li Mei, Yuanping Hao … Yun Lu
    Studysummary This study evaluated a new carboxymethyl chitosan/polyaldehyde dextran (CMCS/PD) hydrogel and found it to be a promising tissue adhesive for trauma emergencies in rats, showing rapid gel formation, strong adhesion, and better antibacterial properties than some commercial alternatives.
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