title: Bacteria, biofilms, and devices: the possible protective role of phosphorylcholine materials.
abstract: Phosphorylcholine (PC)-surfaced alloplastic materials improve the biocompatibility of medical devices in contact with blood or tears. Recent experimental studies support the contention that PC surfaces also retard bacterial and crystal adhesion in urine.
authors.affiliation: Biocompatibles, Ltd., Farnham, Surrey, UK. peter_stratford@biocompatibles.co.uk
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Russell
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria / Q000254:growth & development*; D018441:Biofilms / Q000254:growth & development; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D010767:Phosphorylcholine; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000382:microbiology*
chemical_list: D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D010767:Phosphorylcholine