title: Novel biomimetic and bioactive silicones.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Xiomateria Ltd, School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK.
authors.forename: Sean P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Gorman
authors.forename: A David
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Woolfson
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D004129:Dimethylpolysiloxanes; D012821:Silanes; D012828:Silicones; C013830:baysilon