Morphology Effect of Puffball Spores on Hemostasis: A Promising Solution for Hemostatic Challenges.

ABSTRACT: Hemostatic materials play a crucial role in wound healing by promoting blood concentration or releasing procoagulant factors. While hydrophilic hemostatic materials are effective, they may cause excessive blood loss and difficulty removing from the wound. Conversely, hydrophobic hemostatic materials avoid these issues but may hinder blood concentration and the release of procoagulant factors due to their water-repellent nature. This study investigates the hemostatic properties and underlying mechanism of puffball (Bovistella sp.) spores, a traditional hemostatic material. The unique hollow ball-rod morphology and strong water affinity of puffball spores enable efficient water removal, leading to improved blood clotting without the drawbacks typically associated with hydrophilic hemostatic

SUBMITTER: Pei X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12021107 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature