Innovative Surgical Glue that Reduces Scarring

The mussel is a mollusc that occurs in both seawater, as well as fresh water habitats. It secretes a sticky substance that enables it to attach itself to underwater surfaces. Inspired by such wonders of nature, a team of scientists in Korea have created a light-activated, mussel protein-based bioadhesive (LAMBA).

Sticky mussel gloop enables clean wound closure with reduced scarring
- Current surgical adhesives have certain limitations
- Novel mussel-derived surgical glue shown to be superior adhseive with minimal scarring

Innovative Surgical Glue With Reduced Scarring : Sticky Mussel Protein

Sticky protein secreted by mussels can help in sealing bleeding wounds with minimal inflammation or scar tissue. Read More

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Innovative Surgical Glue that Reduces Scarring

Innovative Surgical Glue With Reduced Scarring : Sticky Mussel Protein

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