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Cell adhesion to polymeric materials: implications with respect to biocompatibility. [Gamma radiation, /sup 125/I]

Journal Article · · J. Biomed. Mater. Res.; (United States)
The adhesion of radio-labeled chick embryo muscle cells to the surfaces of radiation grafted hydrogels and other polymeric materials was measured in vitro. The degree of adhesion was determined by measuring the percentage of cells which remained adherent to the surfaces after 180 min of contact time (plating efficiency). Plating efficiency was found to vary between 2 and 94% depending on the nature of the surface. Preadsorption of albumin, ..gamma..-globulin or fibrinogen markedly affected subsequent adhesion of cells. Radiation grafted poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) and poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone) hydrogels on silicone rubber demonstrated exceptionally low adhesiveness in this assay. The potential for using this cell adhesion assay as a general screening test for biomaterials is discussed.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Washington, Seattle
OSTI ID:
7214521
Journal Information:
J. Biomed. Mater. Res.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Biomed. Mater. Res.; (United States) Vol. 9; ISSN JBMRB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English