[www.keralites.net] New 'stretchy glue' developed to replace stitches after surgery-with wounds closed in just 60 SECONDS

 

New 'stretchy glue' developed to replace stitches after surgery - with wounds closed in just 60 SECONDS

A breakthrough product that stretches and seals wounds could save lives

The injectable glue, MeTro, can form a complete seal in only one minute  

It's elastic and can be used on wet tissue, making it perfect for the lungs or heart 

The glue can be applied directly to the wound and is activated by a UV light

It's been tested on animals and could be available for human use in three years  

A study published in journal Science Translational Medicine showed the glue quickly and successfully sealed incisions in the arteries and lungs of rodents and the lungs of pigs.

'The beauty of the MeTro formulation is that, as soon as it comes in contact with tissue surfaces, it solidifies into a gel-like phase without running away,' Professor Nasim Annabi from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University said.

Breakthrough injectable glue, MeTro, could save lives with it's super healing techniques including sealing wet wounds in 60 seconds and cutting patient recovery time in half

While much more research is needed - with clinical testing on humans still to occur, Prof Weiss is optimistic about the study findings and the glue's future impact.

'The potential applications are powerful - from treating serious internal wounds at emergency sites such as following car accidents and in war zones, as well as improving hospital surgeries,' Prof Weiss said.

The game-changing glue is expected to be available for human treatment within the next three years.   

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4953794/Stretchy-glue-save-lives-super-healing-powers.html#ixzz4uhBYbNtM 

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