Chemical Modification of PHEMA to Create an Improved Bioactive Biomaterial for Regenerative Applications

Heparan sulfate (HS) and RGD were immobilised on porous 3D poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) (PHEMA) hydrogels. Significantly improved adhesion and proliferation of fibroblasts and myoblasts was demonstrated after the covalent immobilisation of the biomolecules. The best cell behaviour was observed...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Grenik, Elizabeth Monica
Format: Thesis
Published: Curtin University 2016
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/49779