Heterogeneous adhesion of cells on polymer surfaces with underlying amorphous/crystalline phases†
Shunya Irie,Toyoaki Hirata,Ruriko Matsuyama,Yukari Oda,Hiroyasu Masunaga,Yukiko Seki,Sadahito Aoshima
Journal of Materials Chemistry B Pub Date : 01/15/2018 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C7TB03250A
Abstract

Fibroblastic adhesion behaviour on films of a poly[(2-methoxyethyl vinyl ether) (PMOVE)-block-(L-lactic acid) (PLLA)], in which the surface was covered with PMOVE, was studied. Fibroblasts were sufficiently sensitive to identify crystalline/non-crystalline regions existing beneath the surface PMOVE layer.

Graphical abstract: Heterogeneous adhesion of cells on polymer surfaces with underlying amorphous/crystalline phases