Enhanced biocompatibility and adhesive properties by aromatic amino acid-modified allyl 2-cyanoacrylate-based bio-glue

摘要

Cyanoacrylates have numerous advantages, including that they can be applied quickly during first aid and can provide good cosmetic outcomes, but they also have limitations in that they have a low bond strength and local tissue toxicity. Consequently, they are primarily used only in urgent applications. To improve both the biocompatibility and the mechanical properties of cyanoacrylate, allyl 2-cyanoacrylate (AC) was prepolymerized and mixed with a dopamine co-initiator. Various properties of prepolymerized AC (PAC)/dopamine mixtures were tested using mouse fibroblast cell (L-929), including their bond strength, setting time, crystallization intensity, and cytotoxicity. Enhanced mechanical properties and biocompatibility were confirmed, and a cytotoxicity test was used to determine the optimal conditions for prepolymerization of AC to be 130 0C for 60 min. A combination of 5 mg of dopamine in 5 ml of PAC achieved a high bond strength with cytotoxicity of the dopamine/PAC at approximately 1.5 times lower than that of PAC. These results indicate that dopamine/PAC materials can be extensively used as advanced bio-glues in various applications.