Highly Absorbent Ultrafast Self‐Gelling Starch Microparticles for Robust Wet‐Tissue Adhesion and Instant Hemostasis

Abstract Rapid and effective hemostasis of mass bleeding from irregularly shaped wounds remains a critical clinical challenge. Herein, a highly absorbent and self‐gelling microparticle (MP) is reported based on modified starch as a hemostatic material with robust wet tissue adhesiveness. The aldehyd...

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Main Authors: Soohwan An, Jihoon Jeon, Seung Yeop Han, Mi Jeong Lee, Tae‐Gyeong Oh, Eun Je Jeon, Dong Jin Joo, Seung‐Woo Cho
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Published: Wiley 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202501857
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author Soohwan An
Jihoon Jeon
Seung Yeop Han
Mi Jeong Lee
Tae‐Gyeong Oh
Eun Je Jeon
Dong Jin Joo
Seung‐Woo Cho
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description Abstract Rapid and effective hemostasis of mass bleeding from irregularly shaped wounds remains a critical clinical challenge. Herein, a highly absorbent and self‐gelling microparticle (MP) is reported based on modified starch as a hemostatic material with robust wet tissue adhesiveness. The aldehyde‐ and catechol‐modified starch (ACS) is synthesized via partial oxidation of starch for the reduction of dense intermolecular interactions within starch, thereby significantly enhancing its interaction with water molecules. Moreover, the conjugated catechol group strengthens the affinity to various biomolecules. The ACS microparticle (ACS‐MP) prepared by calcium intercalation into the polysaccharide chains and subsequent freeze‐milling rapidly converts to a stable hydrogel within seconds upon hydration, exhibiting superior water absorption capacity and tissue adhesion. The ACS‐MP demonstrates excellent in vivo biocompatibility in local and systemic administration. The application of ACS‐MP to bleeding wounds enables rapid blood absorption and accumulation of blood components and coagulation factors. The ACS‐MP can fill irregularly shaped wounds, forming a tissue‐adhesive hydrogel in situ, thereby creating a physical barrier for non‐compressible hemostasis. The superior hemostatic performance of ACS‐MP against massive hemorrhage from liver injuries in mice and pigs is confirmed. The ACS‐MP will be a promising hemostat for effectively controlling mass bleeding in various tissues in clinical settings.
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spelling doaj-art-021e20a552b94bc1a2f941db64f3f27a2025-08-20T03:13:27ZengWileyAdvanced Science2198-38442025-05-011219n/an/a10.1002/advs.202501857Highly Absorbent Ultrafast Self‐Gelling Starch Microparticles for Robust Wet‐Tissue Adhesion and Instant HemostasisSoohwan An0Jihoon Jeon1Seung Yeop Han2Mi Jeong Lee3Tae‐Gyeong Oh4Eun Je Jeon5Dong Jin Joo6Seung‐Woo Cho7Department of Biotechnology Yonsei University Seoul 03722 Republic of KoreaDepartment of Biotechnology Yonsei University Seoul 03722 Republic of KoreaDepartment of Biotechnology Yonsei University Seoul 03722 Republic of KoreaDepartment of Biotechnology Yonsei University Seoul 03722 Republic of KoreaDepartment of Biotechnology Yonsei University Seoul 03722 Republic of KoreaCellArtgen Inc. Seoul 03722 Republic of KoreaDepartment of Surgery Severance Hospital Yonsei University College of Medicine Seoul 03722 Republic of KoreaDepartment of Biotechnology Yonsei University Seoul 03722 Republic of KoreaAbstract Rapid and effective hemostasis of mass bleeding from irregularly shaped wounds remains a critical clinical challenge. Herein, a highly absorbent and self‐gelling microparticle (MP) is reported based on modified starch as a hemostatic material with robust wet tissue adhesiveness. The aldehyde‐ and catechol‐modified starch (ACS) is synthesized via partial oxidation of starch for the reduction of dense intermolecular interactions within starch, thereby significantly enhancing its interaction with water molecules. Moreover, the conjugated catechol group strengthens the affinity to various biomolecules. The ACS microparticle (ACS‐MP) prepared by calcium intercalation into the polysaccharide chains and subsequent freeze‐milling rapidly converts to a stable hydrogel within seconds upon hydration, exhibiting superior water absorption capacity and tissue adhesion. The ACS‐MP demonstrates excellent in vivo biocompatibility in local and systemic administration. The application of ACS‐MP to bleeding wounds enables rapid blood absorption and accumulation of blood components and coagulation factors. The ACS‐MP can fill irregularly shaped wounds, forming a tissue‐adhesive hydrogel in situ, thereby creating a physical barrier for non‐compressible hemostasis. The superior hemostatic performance of ACS‐MP against massive hemorrhage from liver injuries in mice and pigs is confirmed. The ACS‐MP will be a promising hemostat for effectively controlling mass bleeding in various tissues in clinical settings.https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202501857absorbent & adhesive hydrogelhemostasismicroparticlestarchultrafast self‐gelation
spellingShingle Soohwan An
Jihoon Jeon
Seung Yeop Han
Mi Jeong Lee
Tae‐Gyeong Oh
Eun Je Jeon
Dong Jin Joo
Seung‐Woo Cho
Highly Absorbent Ultrafast Self‐Gelling Starch Microparticles for Robust Wet‐Tissue Adhesion and Instant Hemostasis
Advanced Science
absorbent & adhesive hydrogel
hemostasis
microparticle
starch
ultrafast self‐gelation
title Highly Absorbent Ultrafast Self‐Gelling Starch Microparticles for Robust Wet‐Tissue Adhesion and Instant Hemostasis
title_full Highly Absorbent Ultrafast Self‐Gelling Starch Microparticles for Robust Wet‐Tissue Adhesion and Instant Hemostasis
title_fullStr Highly Absorbent Ultrafast Self‐Gelling Starch Microparticles for Robust Wet‐Tissue Adhesion and Instant Hemostasis
title_full_unstemmed Highly Absorbent Ultrafast Self‐Gelling Starch Microparticles for Robust Wet‐Tissue Adhesion and Instant Hemostasis
title_short Highly Absorbent Ultrafast Self‐Gelling Starch Microparticles for Robust Wet‐Tissue Adhesion and Instant Hemostasis
title_sort highly absorbent ultrafast self gelling starch microparticles for robust wet tissue adhesion and instant hemostasis
topic absorbent & adhesive hydrogel
hemostasis
microparticle
starch
ultrafast self‐gelation
url https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202501857
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