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Interaction of cells on chargeable functional group gradient surfaces

J H Lee1, J W Lee, G Khang

  • 1Department of Macromolecular Science, Hannam University, Taejan, Korea.

Biomaterials
|February 1, 1997
PubMed
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Researchers created functional group gradient surfaces on polyethylene (PE) sheets. Cell adhesion was highest at moderate functional group densities, influenced by surface properties like charge and hydrophilicity.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Biomaterials Engineering
  • Surface Chemistry

Background:

  • Polyethylene (PE) is a widely used polymer with limited biocompatibility.
  • Surface modification is crucial for enhancing the interaction of materials with biological systems.
  • Functional group gradients offer a unique approach to study surface property-cell response relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prepare and characterize functional group gradient surfaces on PE.
  • To investigate the effect of varying functional group densities and types on cell adhesion and growth.
  • To elucidate the roles of surface charge and hydrophilicity in mediating cell-material interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Corona discharge treatment and graft copolymerization of acrylic acid (AA), sodium p-styrene sulphonate (NaSS), and N,N-dimethyl aminopropyl acrylamide (DMAPAA) on PE sheets.

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  • Surface characterization using water contact angle, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR-ATR), and electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis (ESCA).
  • Cell adhesion and growth studies using Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells, quantified by cell counting and observed via scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

    • Main Results:

    • Successfully created PE surfaces with gradually increasing densities of grafted functional groups (AA, NaSS, DMAPAA).
    • Optimal cell adhesion and growth were observed at intermediate functional group densities.
    • DMAPAA (positively charged) and NaSS (negatively charged with aromatic ring) surfaces showed significant cell attachment, while AA (negatively charged) showed poor attachment.
    • Surface properties like hydrophilicity, charge, and chemical structure significantly influence cell behavior.

    Conclusions:

    • Surface functionalization is a key strategy for tailoring PE properties for biomedical applications.
    • A moderate density of surface functional groups promotes enhanced cell adhesion and growth.
    • Both surface charge and specific chemical functionalities (e.g., aromatic rings) play critical roles in cell-material interactions.