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A precision technology for controlling protein adsorption and cell adhesion in biomems

  • Y. V. Pan*
  • , Y. Hanein
  • , D. Leach-Scampavia
  • , K. F. Böhringer
  • , B. D. Ratner
  • , D. D. Denton
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • University of Washington

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Abstract

A surface coating technique is investigated to enhance device biocompatibility by eliminating bio-fouling, the strong but non-specific affinity of proteins and cells to attach to surfaces. This coating is a conformal, thin poly(ethylene glycol)-like film deposited in a glow discharge of tetraglyme. Substrates with different chemistries are successfully modified, and exhibit ultralow protein adsorption and cell attachment with the coating. This "stealth" or "non-fouling" coating can also be faithfully patterned using standard photolithography processes. The interaction of proteins and cells with patterned surfaces is limited only to the protein-adhesive domains, thus creating heterogeneous patterns of proteins and cell cultures on the surface. The potential benefits of our technique to applications such as cell-based assays and micro-electrodes are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages435-438
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes
Event14th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS 2001) - Interlaken, Switzerland
Duration: 21 Jan 200125 Jan 2001

Conference

Conference14th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS 2001)
Country/TerritorySwitzerland
CityInterlaken
Period21/01/0125/01/01

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