Search for dissertations about: "hemocompatible"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the word hemocompatible.

  2. 1. Synthesis, Characterisation and Properties of Biomimetic Biodegradable Polymers

    Author : Fredrik Nederberg; Tim Bowden; Nicola Tirelli; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Chemistry; biodegradable polymers; biomimetic; phospholipid-like; phosphorylcholine; amphiphilic; ionomer; hemocompatible; non-adhesive; water uptake; reduced protein adsorption; protein delivery; Kemi; Chemistry; Kemi;

    Abstract : The acceptance of blood contacting implants creating favorable conditions in vivo is decisively determined by their interaction with proteins that mediate inter cellular interactions with synthetic substrates. Adsorbed proteins can activate blood cascade systems like coagulation and complement that may result in serious blood clots, and/or immunological reactions. READ MORE

  4. 2. Hemocompatibility of materials for use in prosthetic heart valves

    Author : Yanqi Yang; Eric G. Butchart; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Heart valve prosthesis; mechanical heart valves; bioprosthetic heart valves; biomaterials; hemocompatibility; blood-material interaction; in vivo test; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Thromboembolism (valve thrombosis and systemic embolism) is the main drawback of mechanical heart valve prostheses. The patients carrying these valves have to be subjected to life-long anticoagulant therapy to reduce thromboembolism. READ MORE