Incheon National University Scientists Develop New Hydrogels for Wound Management
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Lundi, novembre 6, 2023
DA, Polymerization, Engineering, Water, Catecholamine, Associate, Hyperoxia, Life, Human, Oxygen, Dopamine, Anesthetic, Coagulation, Wound healing, Research, Cell proliferation, Gel, KPA, Regeneration, Accident, Calcium peroxide, Gas, Incheon National University, GOTS, Toxicity, Suture, Infection, Hydrophobic light-activated adhesive, Adhesive, Silk
GWANGJU, South Korea, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wound management is essential to ensure a speedy and safe recovery, and tissue adhesive patches are an attractive option that can replace sutures and stapling. In a recent study, researchers from Korea developed a new type of gelatin-based tissue adhesive hydrogel that locally generates oxygen through a reaction mediated by calcium peroxide, which improves the adhesiveness of the material and greatly enhances the healing process.
Key Points:
- Open wounds, whether caused by accidents or from medical procedures like surgery, require proper management to speed up healing and prevent infections.
- While sutures and staples are common wound closure methods, they can cause secondary tissue injuries, potentially leaking fluids and gases and requiring anesthetics.
- Against this backdrop, a team of researchers from Korea, led by Associate Professor Kyung Min Park of Incheon National University set out to find an effective solution to these limitations.
- The research team has high hopes for the potential of the GOTs to become a cost-effective solution for wound management in a clinical setting.