A new monomer, 2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl choline phosphate, and its direct polymerization into a polyvalent choline phosphate are described, providing a universal biomembrane adhesive exhibiting rapid, strong attachment to any mammalian cell membrane and fast internalization, properties of great value in applications such as tissue engineering and drug delivery.

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