Spinning Natural Proteins Into Fabrics For New Wound-Repair Products, Israel Institute of Technology Study

10/21/2008 7:31:58 AM

Physorg.com -- Scientists in Israel are reporting the first successful spinning of a key natural protein into strong nano-sized fibers about 1/50,000th the width of a human hair. The advance could lead to a new generation of stronger, longer-lasting biocompatible sutures and bandages to treat wounds. The study is scheduled for the November 10 issue of ACS' Biomacromolecules.

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