The chemical modification of hyperbranched polyglycerols for improved bioadhesive and hemostatic properties

Enhancement of hemostasis at the site of wound is a very attractive method to limit bleeding and to reduce the need for blood transfusion support. However, many commercially available bioadhesives and hemostatic agents fail to fulfill the design requirements of efficacy, safety and cost. There is...

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Main Author: Wen, Jiying
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2015
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/54657