<i>In situ</i> forming injectable γ-poly(glutamic acid)/PEG adhesive hydrogels for hemorrhage control
Huijun Ye, Yiwen Xian, Shurong Li, Chong Zhang, Decheng Wu
Abstract
An injectable adhesive hydrogel based on N -hydroxysuccinimide γ-poly(glutamic acid) and 4-armed poly(ethylene glycol) amine showed rapid gelation time, strong mechanical strength, satisfactory burst pressure and excellent hemostatic performance.
Topics & Concepts
Self-healing hydrogelsAdhesivePEG ratioIn situChemistryGlutamic acidPolymer chemistryBiophysicsBiochemistryAmino acidBiologyOrganic chemistryEconomicsLayer (electronics)FinanceHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications3D Printing in Biomedical ResearchGraphene and Nanomaterials Applications