Cellular adhesion, proliferation and viability on conducting polymer substrates

Macromol Biosci. 2008 Dec 8;8(12):1144-51. doi: 10.1002/mabi.200800101.

Abstract

This work reports a comprehensive study about cell adhesion and proliferation on the surface of different electroactive substrates formed by pi-conjugated polymers. Biological assays were performed considering four different cellular lines: two epithelial and two fibroblasts. On the other hand, the electroactivity of the three conducting systems was determined in physiological conditions. Results indicate that the three substrates behave as a cellular matrix, even though compatibility with cells is larger for PPy and the 3-layered system. Furthermore, the three polymeric systems are electro-compatible with the cellular monolayers.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Cell Adhesion*
  • Cell Line
  • Cell Proliferation*
  • Cell Survival*
  • Dogs
  • Humans
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Polymers / metabolism*

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Polymers