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New eye surface reconstruction method using mussel adhesive protein The eye is the first sensory organ that recognizes the presence or shape of an object. The conjunctiva is a thin mucous membrane that covers the front half of the eyeball. It protects the eye by secreting mucus and tears for lubrication, and prevents microorganisms from entering. However, since it is exposed to the air, it is susceptible to damages by microorganisms, bacteria, or dust. In fact, if fibrovascular tissues are left to propagate on its surface, they can lead to diseases like pterygium, which can cause visual deterioration. To treat such conditions, an operation to remove and regenerate the damaged conjunctiva is performed. Recently, a Korean research team has developed a new method for performing sutureless amniotic membrane transplantation using the mussel adhesive protein.

Kyongsang namdoSouth koreaHyung joon chaEmily hendersonKorea health industry development instituteMinistry of healthKorea health technologyNano new materials core technology development programDonga university college of medicineNature gluetech co ltdMinistry of oceansMinistry of scienceSeong woo maengTae yoon parkProfessor woo chan parkDonga university college