Authors:
Chuan Yang, Xin Ding, Robert J. Ono, Haeshin Lee, Li Yang Hsu, Yen Wah Tong, James Hedrick, and Yi Yan Yang
Summary:
An antibacterial and antifouling surface is obtained by simple one-step immersion of a catheter surface with brush-like polycarbonates containing pendent adhesive dopamine, antifouling polyethylene glycol (PEG), and antibacterial cations. This coating demonstrates excellent antibacterial and antifouling activities against both Gram-positive (S. aureus) and Gram-negative (E. coli) bacteria, proteins, and platelets, good stability under simulated blood-flow conditions, and no toxicity.
Source:
Advanced Materials; Vol. 26, Issue 43, 7346-7351 (11/19/14)