Rice University Graduate Student Nicole Carrejo Analyzes a Sample of K2(SL)6K2

Treating diabetic foot ulcers is an art left behind. Little has changed in a century. Realizing that, researchers at Rice University have invented an injectable hydrogel that promotes angiogenesis for quicker healing. “The multidomain peptide (MDP) hydrogel known by its amino acid sequence — K2(SL)6K2 — has in a recent study proven useful for the timed release of immunotherapy drugs. It has also been shown to encourage healing all by itself.”   MORE

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