Mussel-mimetic, bioadhesive polymers from plant-derived materials. J Investig Clin Dent. 2013 Jul 16; Authors: Hiraishi N, Kaneko D, Taira S, Wang S, Otsuki M, Tagami J Abstract AIM: Mussel-mimetic, bioadhesive polymers are synthesized from plant-derived sources. The strong adhesive action is caused by interactions between the catechol groups at the end of the polymer terminal …