Author:
Ying Binbin,Nan Kewang,Zhu Qing,Khuu Tom,Ro Hana,Qin Sophia,Wang Shubing,Jiang Karen,Chen Yonglin,Bao Guangyu,Jenkins Josh,Pettinari Andrew,Kuosmanen Johannes,Ishida Keiko,Fabian Niora,Lopes Aaron,Li Jason,Hayward Alison,Langer Robert,Traverso Giovanni
Abstract
AbstractEstablishing a robust and intimate mucosal interface that allows medical devices to remain within lumen-confined organs for extended periods has valuable applications, particularly for gastrointestinal (GI) theranostics. Here, we report the development ofe-GLUE, anelectroadhesive hydrogelinterface for robust and prolonged mucosal retention following electrical activation. Notably, this novel mucosal adhesion mechanism can increase the adhesion energy of hydrogels on the mucosa by up to 30-fold and enablein vivoGI retention of e-GLUE devices for up to 30 days. Strong mucosal adhesion occurs within one minute of electrical activation, despite the presence of luminal fluid, mucus exposure, and organ motility, thereby ensuring compatibility with complex in vivo environments. In swine studies, we demonstrate the utility of e-GLUE for mucosal hemostasis, sustained local delivery of therapeutics, and intimate biosensing in the GI tract. This system can enable improved treatments for various health conditions, including gastrointestinal bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease, and diagnostic applications in the GI tract and beyond.
Publisher
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory