Journal of Surface Science and Technology

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Protein-Platelet Adhesion on to Artificial Substrates


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1 Biosurface Technology Division, BMT Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Poojapura, Trivandrum 695012, India
     

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The basic principles involved in understanding the protein-platelet interactions at the interface are discussed. Such concepts which can be utilized in modifying the surface of implants to enhance their blood compatibility along with the role of mediators including various drugs usually consumed by the patients having an artificial prosthesis implanted internally in contact with blood are highlighted.

Keywords

Protein-platelet Interactions, Enzymes, Implants, Thrombosis.
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Authors

Thomas Chandy
Biosurface Technology Division, BMT Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Poojapura, Trivandrum 695012, India
Chandra P. Sharma
Biosurface Technology Division, BMT Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Poojapura, Trivandrum 695012, India

Abstract


The basic principles involved in understanding the protein-platelet interactions at the interface are discussed. Such concepts which can be utilized in modifying the surface of implants to enhance their blood compatibility along with the role of mediators including various drugs usually consumed by the patients having an artificial prosthesis implanted internally in contact with blood are highlighted.

Keywords


Protein-platelet Interactions, Enzymes, Implants, Thrombosis.