Functional Adhesion of Pectin Biopolymers to the Lung Visceral Pleura

Functional Adhesion of Pectin Biopolymers to the Lung Visceral Pleura

Pleural injuries and the associated “air leak” are the most common complications after pulmonary surgery. Air leaks are the primary reason for prolonged chest tube use and increased hospital length of stay. Pectin, a plant-derived heteropolysaccharide, has been shown to be an air-tight sealant of pu...

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Main Authors: Yifan Zheng, Aidan F. Pierce, Willi L. Wagner, Hassan A. Khalil, Zi Chen, Andrew B. Servais, Maximilian Ackermann, Steven J. Mentzer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
lung
air leaks
pleura
pectin
adhesion
polysaccharide
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/17/2976

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