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Synthesis and Characterization of Shape Memory (Meth)Acrylate Co-Polymers and their Cytocompatibility In Vitro.
- Source :
- Journal of Biomaterials Science -- Polymer Edition; Jan2011, Vol. 22 Issue 1-3, p1-17, 17p, 1 Color Photograph, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart, 8 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- A series of novel transparent shape memory co-polymers, made from (meth)acrylate monomers, intended to be used as intraocular lens, was synthesized. The thermo-mechanical properties, shape memory properties and optical properties of the co-polymers could be adjusted by using monomers with various alkyl chain lengths. The cytocompatibility of the prepared co-polymers to L929 mouse connective tissue fibroblasts was demonstrated in vitro, and the co-polymers exhibited favorable cytocompatibility, supporting cell viability and proliferation. This study showed that the prepared co-polymers, which exhibited good flexibility, adjustable shape memory properties, high transparency and favorable cytocompatibility, could find great promising applications as intraocular lens. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09205063
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 1-3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Biomaterials Science -- Polymer Edition
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 55461810
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1163/092050609X12567412849136