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Catechol-thiol-based dental adhesive inspired by underwater mussel adhesion

The critical problem associated with the underwater mussel adhesive catechol-based 3,4-dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine (DOPA) is its sensitivity to oxidation. To overcome this problem, mussels underwent etching in the presence of acidic pH conditions (

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Published in:Acta biomaterialia 2020-02, Vol.103, p.92-101
Main Authors: Lee, Dohoon, Bae, Hyogeun, Ahn, Jinsoo, Kang, Taegon, Seo, Deog-Gyu, Hwang, Dong Soo
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Language:English
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Summary:The critical problem associated with the underwater mussel adhesive catechol-based 3,4-dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine (DOPA) is its sensitivity to oxidation. To overcome this problem, mussels underwent etching in the presence of acidic pH conditions (
ISSN:1742-7061
1878-7568
DOI:10.1016/j.actbio.2019.12.002