The neutral self-assembling peptide hydrogel SPG-178 as a topical hemostatic agent.

Conventional self-assembling peptide hydrogels are effective as topical hemostatic agents. However, there is a possibility to harm living tissues due to their low pH. The aim of the present study was to demonstrate the efficacy of SPG-178, a neutral self-assembling peptide hydrogel, as a topical hem...

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Main Authors: Seiji Komatsu, Yusuke Nagai, Keiji Naruse, Yoshihiro Kimata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4105593?pdf=render