Spray-on 'immune-shield' coats transplant organs to curb rejection
Medical Xpress
March 6, 2026
A new technology has been developed to suppress immune rejection, the biggest challenge in organ transplantation, without causing systemic side effects. A research team from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) and Ewha Womans University has developed the "Immune-Shield" technology, which directly sprays immunosuppressants onto the surface of organs using mussel-derived adhesive protein. These findings were published in the Journal of Controlled Release.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 3/6/2026