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Compound developed from mussels may lead to safer, more effective medical implants

ndergone animal or human testing, Messersmith says. If all goes well in future studies, the compound could be used in medical devices in 3 to 5 years, he predicts.

Besides implants, the compound could be used as a tooth coating to prevent dental plaque, which is caused by bacterial infection.

Ironically, the compound also shows promise in the shipping industry as an environmentally friendly alternative to toxic antifouling coatings currently used on boats to protect against mussels, barnacles and related organisms, Messersmith says.


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