Joe Landolina: Stopping Bleeding with Algal-Based Polymers
Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta
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How Does the Polysacride Compound Work as an Adhesive?
polysacride compound, something that is that's working as an adhesive. But why does it not just work as an adhesive inside the tube? You see what i was saying. It's really a two stage response. So the first stage is thixe, tropic, which ill explain in a second. The second is through ionic action, and ion transfer between the gell and the tissue itself. And then as you deploy it, it thins down and then thickens up to actually grab on to the wound and help.
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