Super-fast <i>in situ</i> formation of hydrogels based on multi-arm functional polyethylene glycols as endotamponade substitutes
Ruijin Ran, Wenqiang Shi, Yunxia Gao, Ting Wang, Xiang Ren, Yi Chen, Xue Wu, Jun Cao, Ming Zhang
Abstract
forming hydrogel could achieve quick and good filling in the vitreous cavity without cytotoxicity, which makes it a promising long-term endotamponade substitute.
Topics & Concepts
Self-healing hydrogelsSwellingBiocompatibilityPolyethylene glycolMaterials scienceEthylene glycolCytotoxicityBiomedical engineeringChemistryPolymer chemistryComposite materialOrganic chemistryIn vitroMedicineBiochemistryMetallurgyRetinal and Macular SurgeryCorneal Surgery and TreatmentsVascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment