title: Enhancing the blood compatibility of ion-selective electrodes.
abstract: In vivo monitoring of various analytes is important for many bioanalytical and biomedical applications. The crucial challenge in this type of applications is the interaction of the sensor with the host environment, which is qualitatively described by the term biocompatibility. This review discusses recent advances in methods and materials used for the improvement of the biocompatibility of ion-selective electrodes especially as it relates to their interaction with blood components.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Center of Membrane Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0055, USA.
authors.forename: Vasilis G
authors.initials: VG
authors.lastname: Gavalas
authors.forename: Maria J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Berrocal
authors.forename: Leonidas G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Bachas
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000032:analysis* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D017736:Ion-Selective Electrodes; D009589:Nitrogen Oxides / Q000737:chemistry; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D009589:Nitrogen Oxides; D011108:Polymers