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ArticleMacromolecular bioscience2025

In Vitro Evaluation of a Semi-Autologous Fibrin Sealant for Surgical Applications.

Uri Elbaz, Ori Berliner, Shavit Tabo, Shani Yeshayahu, Reut Kesner, Dana Cohen-Gerassi, Lihi Adler-Abramovich, Michal Halperin-Sternfeld, Moran Aviv

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Article in Macromolecular bioscience, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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9 authors.

Uri ElbazOphthalmology Division, Rabin Medical Center, Petah-Tikva, 4941492, Israel.
Ori BerlinerOphthalmology Division, Rabin Medical Center, Petah-Tikva, 4941492, Israel.
Shavit TaboSchool of Medical Engineering, Afeka Tel Aviv Academic College of Engineering, Tel Aviv, 6910717, Israel.
Shani YeshayahuSchool of Medical Engineering, Afeka Tel Aviv Academic College of Engineering, Tel Aviv, 6910717, Israel.
Reut KesnerSchool of Medical Engineering, Afeka Tel Aviv Academic College of Engineering, Tel Aviv, 6910717, Israel.
Dana Cohen-GerassiDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel.
Lihi Adler-AbramovichDepartment of Oral Biology, The Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel.
Michal Halperin-SternfeldDepartment of Oral Biology, The Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel.
Moran AvivDepartment of Oral Biology, The Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6997801, Israel.ORCID 0000-0001-5570-5399

Funding

H2020 European Research Council 948 102
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Surgical success relies on precise tissue approximation using sutures, clips, or staples. Fibrin sealant provides a user-friendly alternative, saving time and maintaining tissue integrity. Yet, its cost and potential bioburden risk are notable drawbacks. To address these concerns, a semi-autologous fibrin sealant is produced from human cryoprecipitate and compared it to a commercial fibrin sealant. The microstructure of the semi-autologous sealant closely resembles the commercial one. Initially, the commercial sealant has superior bonding strength, however, over time, both demonstrate strong adhesive properties. Moreover, when the two sealants contain equivalent fibrinogen concentrations, they show similar bonding strength and rheological properties, including thixotropic behavior, which is essential for their application as bioadhesives. Notably, it is discovered that the mechanical properties of the adhesive are mainly governed by the fibrinogen concentration, with minimal impact of other blood components. This understanding paves the way for the development of an efficient method to boost fibrinogen in blood without extensive separation. This study indicates semi-autologous fibrin glue matches commercial sealant in adhesive properties. This may offer several advantages, such as reduced bioburden, costs, improved immunomodulation, and reduced hypersensitivity and virus transmission risks. These findings hold promising prospects for enhancing the wound healing process in various medical conditions.

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Fibrin Tissue AdhesiveTissue AdhesivesFibrinogenHumansMaterials TestingRheologyWound HealingFibrinogenFibrin Tissue AdhesiveTissue Adhesivesbioadhesivecryoprecipitatefibrinogenfibrin sealanttissue approximation

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PMID39973579
PMCPMC11995841

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