Endothelial cell seeding on different polyurethanes.
Six polyurethanes (PUs) were tested with respect to their cytocompatibility. Initial adhesion, initial spreading, and the proliferation of endothelial cells were investigated. All smooth PUs showed similar initial adhesion. Initial spreading was faster on rough PUs. Collagen coating resulted in faster initial adhesion but not better proliferation of endothelial cells.
Gerlach
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Chirurgische Universitätsklinik, Klinikum Charlottenburg, Freie Universität Berlin, F.R.G.
Schauwecker
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HH
Hennig
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Bücherl
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D000818:Animals; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D002417:Cattle; D004730:Endothelium, Vascular / Q000166:cytology*; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D011140:Polyurethanes; D013499:Surface Properties
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D011140:Polyurethanes