Polyphosphazenes: effect of molecular motions on thrombogenesis

J Biomed Mater Res. 1982 May;16(3):301-12. doi: 10.1002/jbm.820160310.

Abstract

The effect and interrelationship between primary (segmental backbone) and secondary (side chain) molecular motions on thrombogenesis, independent of morphological order/disorder, crystallinity, and/or associated water is elucidated using an amorphous hydrophobic polymer of poly-[(trifluoroethoxy) (fluoroalkoxy)phosphazene] PNF. The results indicate that thrombogenesis for an amorphous hydrophobic polymer is sensitive and dependent on the degrees and types of primary and secondary molecular motions at the polymer interface.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biocompatible Materials / toxicity
  • Dogs
  • Electrochemistry
  • Male
  • Polymers / toxicity*
  • Surface Properties
  • Thermodynamics
  • Thrombosis / chemically induced*
  • Ultraviolet Rays
  • Water

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Polymers
  • Water