Synergy in thrombin-graphene sponge for improved hemostatic efficacy and facile utilization
Synergy in thrombin-graphene sponge for improved hemostatic efficacy and facile utilization
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凝血酶-石墨烯海绵的协同作用可提高止血功效并易于使用
DOI:
10.1016/j.colsurfb.2017.10.021
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发表时间:
2018-01-01
影响因子:
5.8
通讯作者:
Wang, Xing
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作者:
Li, Guofeng;Quan, Kecheng;Wang, Xing
Composites are attractive for its potential synergistic effects that can result in high-performance, but the synergy depends on subtle design. In this study, a hemostatic composite, a thrombin/cross-linked graphene sponge (TCGS), was developed through a facile gradient composite strategy. The porous structure of the CGS assures that the thrombin is stably embedded in the TCGS, avoiding a burst release but maintaining its bioactivity. In the synergy between proper thrombin stimulation and the fast absorption of the sponge, TCGS exhibits outstanding hemostatic performance, ultrafast bleeding cessation, within 100 s, which is superior to both CGS and equal amounts of native thrombin. Lower or excessive thrombin dosages prolong the bleeding time. The study revealed that the balance between plasma absorption and thrombin stimulation at the interface is critical for improving hemostatic efficacy. TCGS is also highlighted for its biosafety and stability, even after 6 months of storage in environment. This potentially ultra-long shelf life is conducive to its practical applications. Therefore, TCGS not only provides a new strategy for developing a hemostatic composite but also provides a new method and understanding for the design of hemostatic materials. (C) 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.