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New Wound Glue Will Help Prevent Scars
A group of researchers developed a special glue indicated to help seal external and internal wounds, glue made from a natural elastic protein and able to dry almost instantly. The glue, named MeTro, also has the particular help to prevent scars.
"So far we have shown that the material can be used on large animals. The next step is to try to develop a clinical test with humans. This would require a significant level of funding and possibly a commercial partnership, "said Ali Khademhosseini, one of MeTro's developers.
To create this glue the group of researchers had the collaboration of institutions such as Harvard University, the University of Northeastern, the University of Sydney and the hospital Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
A group of researchers developed a special glue indicated to help seal external and internal wounds, glue made from a natural elastic protein and able to dry almost instantly. The glue, named MeTro, also has the particular help to prevent scars.
"So far we have shown that the material can be used on large animals. The next step is to try to develop a clinical test with humans. This would require a significant level of funding and possibly a commercial partnership, "said Ali Khademhosseini, one of MeTro's developers.
To create this glue the group of researchers had the collaboration of institutions such as Harvard University, the University of Northeastern, the University of Sydney and the hospital Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Miguel Dias
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