Mucus Mimic Hydrogel Coating for Lubricous, Antibiofouling, and Anti-Inflammatory Urinary Catheters.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c13051
Abstract: Silicone is a common elastomer used in indwelling urinary catheters, and catheters are widely used in various medical applications due to their exceptional biocompatibility, hypoallergenic properties, and flexibility. However, silicones exhibit hydrophobic characteristics, lack inherent… read more here.
Keywords: hydrogel; mimic hydrogel; urinary catheters; mucus mimic ... See more keywords
Establishing a Xanthan Gum–Locust Bean Gum Mucus Mimic for Cystic Fibrosis Models: Yield Stress and Viscoelasticity Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics10040247
Abstract: Airway mucus plays a critical role in respiratory health, with diseases such as cystic fibrosis (CF) being characterized by mucus that exhibits increased viscosity and altered viscoelasticity. In vitro models that emulate these properties are… read more here.
Keywords: xanthan gum; gum; cystic fibrosis; mucus mimic ... See more keywords