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Supramolecular Metallo‐Bioadhesive for Minimally Invasive Use
Author(s) -
Hong Seonki,
Pirovich David,
Kilcoyne Aoife,
Huang ChenHan,
Lee Hakho,
Weissleder Ralph
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201602606
Subject(s) - bioadhesive , materials science , nanotechnology , supramolecular chemistry , computer science , drug delivery , chemistry , organic chemistry , crystal structure
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.