Journal article
Immobilized hyaluronic acid containing model silicone hydrogels reduce protein adsorption
Abstract
The physical immobilization of hyaluronic acid (HA) as a wetting agent in contact lens applications was investigated using model silicone hydrogels prepared by co-polymerizing methacryloxy propyl tris (trimethylsiloxy) silane (Tris) and hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA). Two different molecular weights of HA were investigated, as well as various Tris/HEMA ratios. Cross-linked HA, while only present in small amounts, increased water uptake and …
Authors
van Beek M; Weeks A; Jones L; Sheardown H
Journal
Journal of Biomaterials Science Polymer Edition, Vol. 19, No. 11, pp. 1425–1436
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
1 2008
DOI
10.1163/156856208786140364
ISSN
0920-5063