Medical glue heals open wounds in 60 seconds.

American and Australian scientists have successfully developed a special adhesive capable of sealing and healing wounds in just one minute.

MeTro surgical glue heals lung wounds. Video: Science Alert.

An international research team has successfully developed an elastic surgical adhesive called MeTro that can heal wounds in 60 seconds. This adhesive seals serious wounds on the skin or internal organs without the need for stitches or staples, according to Science Alert. The research results were published in the journal Science Translational Medicine on October 4th.

MeTro is a type of adhesive developed from tropoelasti protein with methacryloyl substituents. Due to its flexible properties, the adhesive does not hinder the natural contraction and expansion of the skin and internal organs.

To date, scientists have successfully healed wounds in pig lungs and mouse arteries using MeTro glue. They are also preparing the necessary steps to conduct trials on humans. This product promises to replace traditional suturing methods and aid in treating wounds in hard-to-reach locations.

Metro glue is sprayed directly onto the wound. Photo: University of Sydney.

"As soon as the MeTro glue comes into contact with tissue at the wound site, it solidifies into a gel that doesn't wash away. Then, we fix the glue using ultraviolet light so that it bonds tightly to the structures on the tissue surface," said Nasim Annabi, a member of the research team at Northeastern University, USA.

MeTro can help wounds heal in half the time compared to stitches or staples. The adhesive works like the silicone sealant you typically use to tile your kitchen or bathroom. Once the wound heals, the adhesive disappears thanks to self-degrading enzymes, without causing any harm to the body.

"MeTro glue has many potential applications, from treating severe injuries in emergency situations such as car accidents or war, to improving the efficiency of surgeries in hospitals," said Anthony Weiss, a member of the research team at the University of Sydney, Australia.

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