In animal tests, a gel for synthetic bone grafting proved to help healing and growth of new bone. The key component is mucin, the molecules that comprise mucus, says Hongji Yan, a researcher at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. Here’s why it works.
Gel from mucus improves bone graft results and promotes healing
8 February, 2023 - KTH (Kungliga Tekniska högskolan)