Highly stable surface modifications of poly(3-caprolactone) (PCL) films by molecular self-assembly to promote cells adhesion and proliferation

Chem Commun (Camb). 2011 Aug 21;47(31):8901-3. doi: 10.1039/c1cc11564b. Epub 2011 May 31.

Abstract

In this paper, we report a simple and versatile surface coating method to functionalize poly(3-caprolactone) (PCL) films by molecular self-assembly of a hydrogelator.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Caproates / chemistry*
  • Cell Adhesion
  • Cell Proliferation
  • Lactones / chemistry*
  • Mice
  • NIH 3T3 Cells
  • Oligopeptides / chemistry*
  • Polyesters / chemistry*
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Caproates
  • Lactones
  • Oligopeptides
  • Polyesters
  • caprolactone
  • arginyl-glycyl-aspartic acid