This Fast-Sealing “Glue” Can Close Open Wounds In Just 60 Seconds

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Oct 16, 2017

Forget about sutures and stitches – this special glue is the future when it comes to closing wounds!

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MeTro (methacryloyl-substituted tropoelastin) is a highly elastic and adhesive surgical hydrogel that can seal wounds without the need for sutures. MeTro sets in just 60 seconds once treated with UV light, and can be modified to determine how long the sealant lasts. The solution was successfully tested on the arteries and lungs of rodents and the lungs of pigs.

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