Evicel® is a fibrin sealant consisting of two components, human clottable protein
(predominantly human fibrinogen) and human thrombin. It is indicated as supportive …

Since 1976, fibrin glues have been attracting medical interest, spreading from their initial
use as a hemostatic agent in cardiovascular surgery to other fields of surgery. Studies have …

We recently reported the generation of a highly elastic, crosslinked protein biomaterial via a
rapid photochemical process using visible light illumination. In light of these findings, we …

Tissue adhesives and sealants are commonly used in surgery either as an adjunct to, or
replacement for, sutures. Previously, we have shown that fibrinogen can be crosslinked …

Tissue adhesive sealants have been used as substitutes for sutures in ophthalmic surgery in
recent years since the latter may cause irritation, inflammation and infection. Tissue …

The three fibrin sealants that are available commercially in Europe are Quixil,
Tisseel/Tissucol, and Beriplast. They are used in a variety of surgical indications as an …

Background The aim of this study was to compare the effects of two types of fibrin glue in
patients undergoing facelift surgery. Methods A prospective, controlled “right-left side” study …

The fractionation of human blood plasma can be considered to be a mature industry, with
the basic technology, alcohol fractionation, dating back at least to the 1940s. Many of the …

Reflecting the versatility of the author's science and the depth of his experience, Application
of Solution Protein Chemistry to Biotechnology explores key contributions that protein …

Background To evaluate the clinical efficacy and histochemical impact of a new technique of
renal repair using a fibrin sealant and Dexon mesh in rats. Methods Ten groups of Sprague …