A polyethylene glycol functionalized hyaluronic acid coating for cardiovascular catheter lubrication

Catheterization is a common medical operation for cardiovascular disease diagnosis and treatment, where low friction is attained through hydrophilic lubricious coatings. But these coatings can cause iatrogenic complications when particles become lose and float freely in the blood stream. Here we pre...

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Main Authors: Hongping Wan, Chengxiong Lin, Hans J. Kaper, Prashant K. Sharma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-11-01
Series:Materials & Design
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264127520306158