Chinese scientists find wound-healing method from snail mucus

Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian shared that Chinese researchers have discovered wound treating method from snail mucus. (Photo Courtesy of Amb. Huang Xilian / Facebook)

By Katrina Gracia Consebido

 

Chinese scientists have discovered a natural biological adhesive produced from snail mucus that can treat wounds, according to Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian.

The study was developed at the Kunming Institute of Botany at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

“This breakthrough development can help create next-generation bio-inspired tissue adhesives that can help with many medical ailments, from the most common to the most serious of wounds,” the Chinese envoy said.

“Hoping we see progress in making this an accessible product in the future!” he added.

Huang noted that land snails and their mucus have been used in China for 2,000 years to treat burn and wound pain. He said this was an inspiration for  the new biological adhesive. -ag

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