Journal article
Rapid and Efficient Assembly of Functional Silicone Surfaces Protected by PEG: Cell Adhesion to Peptide-Modified PDMS
Abstract
While silicone elastomers generally have excellent biomaterials properties, their hydrophobicity can elicit undesired local biological responses through adsorption and denaturation of proteins. Surface-bound poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) can ameliorate the situation by preventing contact between the external biology and the silicone elastomer. It is further possible to manipulate the biocompatibility of the surface by linking peptides, proteins …
Authors
Mikhail AS; Ranger JJ; Liu L; Longenecker R; Thompson DB; Sheardown HD; Brook MA
Journal
Journal of Biomaterials Science Polymer Edition, Vol. 21, No. 6-7, pp. 821–842
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
January 2010
DOI
10.1163/156856209x445311
ISSN
0920-5063