Abstract
Surface modification of polyurethane by glow-discharge treatment and subsequent graft polymerization of acrylamide was studied. The modified hydrophilic surfaces were characterized by the measurements of dynamic contact angle and ζ potentials and examined for protein adsorption behaviour and platelet adhesion. Data from in vitro and ex vivo experiments indicated a reduction of protein adsorption and platelet adhesion for the hydrophillic graft polymers, the extent of which was correlated to polymer graft density.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 442-448 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Biomaterials |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1993 May |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Surface modification
- graft polymerization
- platelet adhesion
- protein adsorption
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Bioengineering
- Ceramics and Composites
- Biophysics
- Biomaterials
- Mechanics of Materials