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Bacteria, biofilms, and devices: the possible protective role of phosphorylcholine materials
1Biocompatibles, Ltd., Farnham, Surrey, UK. peter_stratford@biocompatibles.co.uk
Journal of Endourology
|March 29, 2000
Abstract:
Phosphorylcholine (PC)-surfaced alloplastic materials improve the biocompatibility of medical devices in contact with blood or tears. Recent experimental studies support the contention that PC surfaces also retard bacterial and crystal adhesion in urine.