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TAPE: A Biodegradable Hemostatic Glue Inspired by a Ubiquitous Compound in Plants for Surgical Application
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2016
We describe the simplest protocol to prepare biodegradable medical glue that has an effective hemostatic ability. TAPE is a water-immiscible supramolecular aggregate prepared by mixing of tannic acid, a ubiquitous compound found in plants, and poly(ethylene) glycol, yielding a 2.5 times greater water-resistant adhesion compared with commercial fibrin glue.
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A Hydrogel Construct and Fibrin-based Glue Approach to Deliver Therapeutics in a Murine Myocardial Infarction Model.
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2015
This protocol aims to alleviate the limitation of poor cell engraftment for stem cell treatment of myocardial infarctions through the use of a hydrogel system and a fibrin-based glue. With this approach, cell-to-tissue contact post-infarction can be maintained, increasing the therapeutic potential of beneficial agents at the site of injury.
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Spatiotemporally Controlled Nuclear Translocation of Guests in Living Cells Using Caged Molecular Glues as Photoactivatable Tags
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2019
This protocol describes light-triggered nuclear translocation of guests in living cells using caged molecular glue tags. This method is promising for site-selective nuclear-targeting drug delivery.
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Occlusion of the Great and Small Saphenous Vein Using Copolymeric Glue Based on N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate and Methacryloxy Sulfolane
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2022
Here, we present a protocol to treat the great saphenous vein (GSV) and the small saphenous vein (SSV) affected by severe pathological reflux, using an original sclerosing and embolizing cyanoacrylate-based glue composed of N-butyl cyanoacrylate and methacryloxy sulfolane (NBCA+MS).
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Reliable Method for Assessing Seed Germination, Dormancy, and Mortality under Field Conditions
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2016
Here we present a protocol for assessing seed survivorship, germination and dormancy under field conditions using buried, labeled seed strips and tetrazolium chloride (TZ) viability testing.
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The resin and hardener provide the two-part basis for curing. Once combined, they undergo chemical cross-linking, meaning the material develops a connected structure rather than remaining a liquid mixture. This transition produces a rigid bond that can hold joined components in a stable arrangement. The resulting mechanical stability is important when an experimental assembly must resist movement during use.
Curing time and environmental conditions influence how effectively the epoxy develops its final performance. Insufficient or inconsistent curing can prevent the assembly from reaching the intended stability, while controlled conditions support a more reliable bond. Because experimental components may need to remain sealed and stationary, researchers should treat curing conditions as part of the method rather than as an incidental step.
A properly cured bond helps preserve the structural integrity of an experimental assembly. By securing components and sealing interfaces, it can reduce unwanted movement and leakage during sample handling or analysis. These effects matter in immunology and infection research because unstable or leaking assemblies may interfere with consistent imaging, sample-processing steps, or assay workflows.
The basic sequence is to combine the resin with the hardener, apply the resulting adhesive where components must be joined, reinforced, or sealed, and allow the assembly to cure under appropriate conditions. The cross-linking period changes the mixture from a liquid into a rigid bond. This sequence supports stable assemblies for subsequent scientific handling.
The method can secure components of experimental assemblies, seal interfaces, and support equipment used to handle biological samples. Its value is structural rather than biological: it helps keep the physical setup intact while researchers perform imaging, sample processing, or assays. Maintaining that stability can improve the consistency of workflows involving immunological or infectious materials.
Stable bonded assemblies can make experimental handling more consistent by limiting movement and reducing leakage at sealed interfaces. In imaging, fixed components can support a steadier setup; during sample processing, secure equipment can help maintain the intended arrangement; and in assays, structural reliability can reduce physical variation between workflow steps. These benefits connect the technique to practical laboratory performance.