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Nanopatterned polystyrene-b-poly(acrylic acid) surfaces to modulate cell-material interaction.

Erlantz Lizundia1, Míriam Sáenz-Pérez2, David Patrocinio1

  • 1Macromolecular Chemistry Research Group, Dept. of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Leioa 48940, Spain.

Materials Science & Engineering. C, Materials for Biological Applications
|April 19, 2017
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This study shows how surface nanoarchitecture of polystyrene (PS) and PS-b-PAA polymers affects cancer cell viability. Tailoring nanoscale surface patterns using aluminium oxide membranes (AAO) can improve biocompatibility for biomedical applications.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Polymer Science

Background:

  • Surface nanoarchitecture significantly influences material properties and biological interactions.
  • Understanding polymer-nanostructure-cell interactions is crucial for developing advanced biomaterials.
  • Limited research exists on micro/nanostructured polymer surfaces interacting with cancer cells.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of surface nanoarchitecture on the cell viability of polystyrene (PS) and polystyrene-b-poly(acrylic acid) (PS-b-PAA) films.
  • To explore the role of nanopatterning temperature and polymer type in creating specific nanoscale architectures.
  • To assess the biocompatibility of these tailored nanostructured surfaces using MCF-7 breast cancer cells.

Main Methods:

Keywords:
Cell viabilityMCF-7 breast cancer cellsMMT assayNanopatterningPS b PAA copolymerPolystyreneSurface hydrophobicitySurface nanostructure

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  • Nanopatterning of PS and PS-b-PAA films using nanoporous aluminium oxide membranes (AAO) as templates.
  • Infiltration of polymers at varying temperatures (110, 120, and 140°C) to control surface morphology.
  • Cell viability assays using MCF-7 breast cancer cells to evaluate biocompatibility.

    • Main Results:

    • Surface nanoarchitecture, including hollow fiber shapes, was dependent on infiltration temperature and polymer type.
    • Higher patterning temperatures led to significant modifications in surface hydrophobicity.
    • Tailored surface nanoarchitectures demonstrated a direct effect on the biocompatibility and cell viability of MCF-7 cells.

    Conclusions:

    • Aluminium oxide membranes (AAO) are effective for creating well-defined nanoscale morphologies.
    • Fine-tuning surface nanoarchitecture can modify the biocompatibility of polymeric materials.
    • This research underscores the potential for developing novel soft functional surfaces for biomedical applications through controlled nanopatterning.