In this paper we present effects of plasma treatment on proliferation of endothelial cells on PET polymers which are commonly used as vascular implants. The results from our study indicate that plasma treatment modifies micro and nano-structure of material and produces new functional groups on the surface. Plasma modification improves proliferation of endothelial cells which line the inner side of natural blood vessels.
COBISS.SI-ID: 25008423
This paper presents plasma treatment of polyethylene polymer to improve its anti-bacterial properties. Though polyethylene is a perspective material for use in medicine their anti-bacterial properties are not satisfactory. In our study we showed that with appropriate plasma treatment surface inhibits adhesion of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
COBISS.SI-ID: 25532967