ISSN:
0570-0833
Keywords:
Polymers
;
Medicinal chemistry
;
Chemistry
;
General Chemistry
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
The problems encountered in the use of artificial materials in the body are discussed, using as example the artificial heart. In the quest for suitable materials, numerous investigations have been carried out, including, inter alia, studies on the adsorption of proteins on polymer surfaces and on the passivation of such surfaces by coating with proteins or by the growth of cell cultures. The development of passive artificial substances is also discussed.
Additional Material:
10 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/anie.197401081