Abstract
We have shown that C//1//8 alkylation of polyurethane sheets and tubes selectively increases the affinities of these materials for albumin, in vitro and in vivo. We have also demonstrated a correlation between the enhancement of albumin affinity by this process and improved thromboresistance. In this study we extend the alkylation technique to open cell polyurethane foams of high porosity and pore size, such as are used in blood filtration devices. We report the enhancement of the albumin affinity of these materials by this technique, both with and without Antifoam A pretreatment.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Transactions of the Annual Meeting of the Society for Biomaterials in conjunction with the International Biomaterials Symposium |
Editors | James M. Anderson |
Place of Publication | San Antonio, TX, USA |
Publisher | Soc for Biomaterials |
Pages | 303 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Volume | 7 |
State | Published - 1984 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)