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Protein adsorption to poly(ethylene oxide) surfaces.

W R Gombotz1, G H Wang, T A Horbett

  • 1Center for Bioengineering, University of Washington, Seattle 98195.

Journal of Biomedical Materials Research
|December 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

This study shows that higher molecular weight poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) surfaces reduce protein adsorption more effectively. This biomaterial property is linked to water structuring around larger PEO molecules, creating an excluded volume effect.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Surface Science

Background:

  • Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) surfaces are known for low protein adsorption and cell adhesion, making them valuable biomaterials.
  • Covalent attachment of PEO to other polymers is a key strategy for creating advanced biomaterials.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) molecular weight on protein adsorption and surface properties.
  • To covalently immobilize different molecular weight PEO onto poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) films.

Main Methods:

  • Amino group introduction onto PET films via allylamine plasma glow discharge.
  • PEO immobilization using cyanuric chloride chemistry with bis-amino PEO.
  • Surface characterization using SEM, water contact angle, gravimetric analysis, and ESCA.

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  • Protein adsorption studies with radiolabeled fibrinogen and albumin.

    • Main Results:

    • Higher molecular weight PEO surfaces exhibited greater wettability and reduced protein adsorption.
    • Protein adsorption decreased with increasing PEO molecular weight up to 3500 g/mol.
    • Gravimetric analysis showed more low-molecular-weight PEO molecules grafted compared to high-molecular-weight PEO.

    Conclusions:

    • Higher molecular weight PEO is more effective in reducing protein adsorption on biomaterials.
    • Water structuring and excluded volume effects around hydrated PEO coils likely contribute to reduced protein adsorption.
    • The findings suggest a mechanism for designing improved PEO-based biomaterials.