Amphiphilic Gelator‐Based Shear‐Thinning Hydrogel for Minimally Invasive Delivery via Endoscopy Catheter to Remove Gastrointestinal Polyps (Small 8/2025)
Source abstract
Abstract
Polymeric Hydrogels In article number 2405508, Mukesh Dhanka and co-workers highlights the development of an endoscopically injectable, self-assembled hydrogel derived from plant-based diglycerol monostearate, an amphiphilic molecule. This hydrogel encapsulates the hydrophilic methylene blue and the blood clotting agent 6-ACA. The platform exhibits shear-thinning properties, enabling smooth injection through a long endoscopy catheter to form a durable submucosal cushion. This cushion facilitates the effective removal of pre-cancerous tumors from the gastrointestinal tract.
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Research context
OpenAlex topics: Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments · Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment · Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
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Affiliations
Department of Biological Sciences and Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Gandhinagar Gujarat 382355 India
Gastro1 Hospital Ahmedabad Gujarat 380060 India
Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital Nadiad Gujarat 38700 India
Parul Institute of Pharmacy Parul University Vadodara Gujarat 391760 India
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