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Review
. 2017 Oct 9;18(10):3009-3039.
doi: 10.1021/acs.biomac.7b00969. Epub 2017 Sep 1.

Degradable Adhesives for Surgery and Tissue Engineering

Vrushali Bhagat  1 , Matthew L Becker  1
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Degradable Adhesives for Surgery and Tissue Engineering

Vrushali Bhagat et al. Biomacromolecules. .

Abstract

This review highlights the research on degradable polymeric tissue adhesives for surgery and tissue engineering. Included are a comprehensive listing of specific uses, advantages, and disadvantages of different adhesive groups. A critical evaluation of challenges affecting the development of next generation materials is also discussed, and insights into the outlook of the field are explored.

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