Published May 1, 2008 | Version v1
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The effects of plasma-processing conditions on the morphology of adherent human blood platelets

  • 1. Plasma Processing and Technology Laboratory and Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706 (United States)
  • 2. Department of Animal Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin 53706 (United States)
  • 3. Department of Biological Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53206 (United States)

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Hematocompatibility and nonfouling properties of materials are crucial for the development of small-scale biomedical devices. This study examines the adhesion and morphology of purified human platelets on plasma-polymerized tetraglyme-coated glass substrates. The effect of varying the plasma-processing parameters on platelet responses was determined using scanning electron microscopy. Images of platelets on the coated surfaces show that a significant reduction in platelet adhesion and spreading can be achieved as the processing parameters are varied

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Journal Title
Journal of Applied Physics
Journal Volume
103
Journal Issue
9
Journal Page Range
p. 093302-093302.5
ISSN
0021-8979
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(c) 2008 American Institute of Physics