Biomedical application of commercial polymers and novel polyisobutylene-based thermoplastic elastomers for soft tissue replacement.
Biomacromolecules
; 5(4): 1141-54, 2004.
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| ID: mdl-15244424
ABSTRACT
Novel polyisobutylene-based thermoplastic elastomers are introduced as prospective implant materials for soft tissue replacement and reconstruction. In comparison, poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (PTFE), polypropylene (PP), polyurethanes (PU), and silicones are outlined from well-established implant history as being relatively inert and biocompatible biomaterials for soft tissue replacement, especially in vascular grafts and breast implants. Some general considerations for the design and development of polymers for soft tissue replacement are reviewed from the viewpoint of material science and engineering, with special attention to synthetic materials used in vascular grafts and breast implants.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Plásticos
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Polienos
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Polímeros
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Prótesis e Implantes
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Materiales Biocompatibles
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Elastómeros
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Biomacromolecules
Asunto de la revista:
BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR
Año:
2004
Tipo del documento:
Article