Snake venom hydrogel to staunch bleeding


A nanofibre hydrogel infused with snake venom can stop bleeding within seconds, scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have found.

The hydrogel called SB50 incorporates batroxobin, a venom produced by two species of South American pit viper.

It can be injected as a liquid and quickly turns into a gel that conforms to the site of a wound, keeping it closed, and promotes clotting within seconds, researchers said.

Rice University chemist Jeffrey Hartgerink, lead author Vivek Kumar and their colleagues said the hydrogel may be most useful for surgeries, particularly for patients who take anti-coagulant drugs to thin their blood.....................Read more

 

Source: Business Line


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