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ArticleNature communications2026

Robust water-activated tissue adhesive patch for arterial/heart wound closure after intervention surgery.

Yuxuan Huang, Qiuwen Zhu, Yuqing Gu, Rong Wang, Chang Xie, Qianqian Zhu, Qi Jiang, Renjie Liang, Yi Zhang, Youzhi Cai and 2 more

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Article in Nature communications, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Yuxuan Huang *Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8090-7558
Qiuwen Zhu *Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Yuqing Gu *Department of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0006-9796-9572
Rong WangDepartment of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Chang XieDepartment of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0000-3946-0600
Qianqian ZhuDepartment of Vascular Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
Qi JiangDepartment of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Renjie LiangDepartment of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Yi ZhangDepartment of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China.
Youzhi CaiDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China. caiyouzhi@zju.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8231-4035
Yi HongDepartment of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China. yihong@zju.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0001-3826-172X
Hongwei OuyangDepartment of Sports Medicine of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and Liangzhu Laboratory, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China. hwoy@zju.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0627-2536

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 92268203National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) T2121004
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Sealing of puncture points subsequent to interventional surgeries is a vital requirement for all interventional operations. Currently, large-diameter sheaths and transapical punctures present a significant challenge for wound closure, with a high probability of failure. In this study, we've developed a water-activated tissue adhesive patch (WAP) designed for quick and strong adhesion to blood vessel and heart tissue surfaces after surgery. This patch consists of a polyethylene glycol (PEG) derivative coating and a gelatin sponge. Upon contact with a vascular or cardiac wound, the PEG derivative coating quickly absorbs water, dissolves, undergoes rapid crosslinking, and adheres to the tissue surface. This patch can endure a burst pressure more than 300 mmHg and exhibits good biosafety, thereby ensuring effective wound closure and healing. Animal studies have demonstrated that the patch effectively closes wounds and rapidly achieves hemostasis through simple adhesion. This has been exemplified in male porcine models, including heart stab wounds, femoral artery punctures using a 14 Fr sheath, and abdominal aorta punctures with a 20 Fr sheath. Follow-up evaluations indicate favorable postoperative wound healing. When paired with a suitable delivery device, the WAP stands as a potent candidate for the next generation of vascular and transapical closure device.

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Tissue AdhesivesWound Closure TechniquesAnimalsFemoral ArteryGelatinHumansMalePolyethylene GlycolsSwineWaterWound HealingGelatinPolyethylene GlycolsTissue AdhesivesWater

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