Novel biomimetic and bioactive silicones.
The features and potential applications of a novel silicone for constructing or coating medical devices are described. The platform technology that has been developed reportedly overcomes inherent problems with existing silicone devices and allows drug delivery from devices employing the material.
Gorman
Sean P
SP
Xiomateria Ltd, School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK.
Woolfson
A David
AD
D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D040761:Biomimetic Materials / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D008958:Models, Molecular; D012821:Silanes / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012828:Silicones / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; D012821:Silanes; D012828:Silicones; C013830:baysilon