Published in Cell Reports Physical Science · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers developed an acid-resistant hydrogel called ultrastable mucus-inspired hydrogel (UMIH) that improved gastrointestinal wound healing in animal models and outperformed a clinically approved mucosal protectant. UMIH showed 15 times stronger adhesive abilities and remained stable for 7 days in acidic conditions.
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