Mussels can be a mouthwatering meal, but the chemistry that
lets mussels stick to underwater surfaces may also provide a highly adhesive
wound closure and more effective healing from surgery.
In recent decades bioadhesives, tissue sealants and
hemostatic agents became the favored products to control bleeding and promote
tissue healing after surgery. However, many of them have side effects or other
problems, including an inability to perform well on wet tissue.