New nanometer-sized peptide material shown to stop bleeding in 15 seconds

A team of Hong Kong and American researchers have found that nanometer-sized peptide material can 'magically' stop bleeding within 15 seconds.

The finding is expected to play a significant role in surgical operations, according to Professor So Kwok Fai, from the Department of Anatomy at Hong Kong University's Medical School.

The professor described the finding as revolutionary. He said that the material may help stop bleeding in surgery within in 10 seconds where existing methods take 70 to 80 seconds.

Research into nanometer-sized peptide materials is being undertaken jointly by Hong Kong University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

US experts said that this new material can be applied very creatively ЁC it may be produced as a spray to stop nose bleeding and stop wounds from bleeding even in water.

The material is safe for consumption, so it may also been made into an oral medication.

Tests on hamsters have been just finished, and careful testing will continue before human trials.

By People's Daily Online