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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