Hetero-epitaxy of anisotropic polycaprolactone films for the guidance of smooth muscle cell growth

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 Nov 14;49(88):10421-3. doi: 10.1039/c3cc46359a.

Abstract

An anisotropic biocompatible composite PCL-PTFE film was used to guide smooth muscle cell outgrowth along defined directions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anisotropy
  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry*
  • Biocompatible Materials / pharmacology*
  • Cell Proliferation / drug effects
  • Glass / chemistry
  • Humans
  • Myocytes, Smooth Muscle / cytology*
  • Myocytes, Smooth Muscle / drug effects*
  • Polyesters / chemistry*
  • Polyesters / pharmacology*
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene / chemistry

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Polyesters
  • polycaprolactone
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene