Nonspecific protein adsorption and/or microbial adsorption on biomedical materials
adversely affects the efficacy of a range of biomedical systems, from implants and …

The structures and synthesis of polyzwitterions (“polybetaines”) are reviewed, emphasizing
the literature of the past decade. Particular attention is given to the general challenges …

Protein adsorption is important for essentially any process that involves the contact of a
protein-containing solution and a material surface, with the resulting formation of the …

Although transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has been proven with excellent
effectiveness and safety, the subclinical leaflet thrombosis (SLT) and structural valve …

Drug delivery platforms are anticipated to have biocompatible and bioinert surfaces.
PEGylation of drug carriers is the most approved method since it improves water solubility …

Well-defined polypeptoids bearing oligomeric ethylene glycol side chains (PNMe (OEt) n G,
n= 1–3) with a controlled molecular weight (3.26–28.6 kg/mol) and narrow molecular weight …

Life relies on numerous biochemical processes working synergistically and correctly.
Certain substances disrupt these processes, inducing living organism into an abnormal state …

A series of zwitterionic model polymers with defined molar masses up to 150,000 Da and
defined end groups are prepared from sulfobetaine monomer N, N-dimethyl-N-(3 …

Ultrathin surface-tethered polymer brushes represent attractive platforms for a wide range of
sensing applications in strategically vital areas such as medicine, forensics, or security. The …

Polyethylene imine (PEI) microgels prepared via micro emulsion polymerization technique
were treated with 1, 3-propane sultone to obtained betainized PEI (b-PEI) microgels. The …