New biointeracting materials.
This article reports on advances in haemocompatible and antimicrobial coatings. A polymer is described that has nonthrombogenic and antithrombogenic properties on the same polymer backbone, which prevents protein adsorption and inhibits thrombin at the same time. A separate polymer formulation has also been developed that is reportedly biocompatible, lubricious and antimicrobial.
Sandhu
Shivpal
S
BioInteractions Ltd, University of Reading Science and Technology Centre, Reading, UK.
Luthra
Ajay
A
D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D017276:Friction; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008958:Models, Molecular; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control*
D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D011108:Polymers; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols; D006493:Heparin