Self-assembling D-form peptide nanofiber scaffolds (d-EAK16) achieved rapid hemostasis (bleeding control), with the D-amino acid configuration resisting enzymatic degradation for more durable wound sealing.
Key findingSelf-assembling D-form peptide nanofiber scaffolds (d-EAK16) achieved rapid hemostasis (bleeding control), with the D-amino acid configuration resisti
What the researchers found
Self-assembling D-form peptide nanofiber scaffolds (d-EAK16) achieved rapid hemostasis (bleeding control), with the D-amino acid configuration resisting enzymatic degradation for more durable wound sealing.
Why it matters
Relevant for peptide research.
How the study worked
research study.
What this study cannot tell us
See abstract.
How to read the evidence
emerging evidence.
When this study was published
Published in 2011.
The bigger picture
Advances peptide research.
Questions still open
- Further research needed.
Common questions
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Fabrication of self-assembling D-form peptide nanofiber scaffold d-EAK16 for rapid hemostasis.
Biomaterials, 32(8), 2013-20
Citation
Luo, Zhongli; Wang, Shunkang; Zhang, Shuguang. (2011). Fabrication of self-assembling D-form peptide nanofiber scaffold d-EAK16 for rapid hemostasis.. Biomaterials, 32(8), 2013-20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biomaterials.2010.11.049