Nanotechnology for More Efficient Blood Vessel Replacements

Authors

  • O. Zítka Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agronomy, Mendel University, Brno
  • P. Šobrová Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agronomy, Mendel University, Brno
  • V. Adam Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agronomy, Mendel University, Brno
  • J. Hubálek Department of Microelectronics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication, University of Technology, Brno
  • I. Provazník Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication, University of Technology, Brno
  • V. Žížková Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agronomy, Mendel University, Brno
  • R. Kizek Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agronomy, Mendel University, Brno

Keywords:

vascular replacement, nanotechnology, nanomedicine, collagen, heavy metals, chitosan, hyaluronic acid

Abstract

The application of nanotechnology in tissue engineering is an emerging and rapidly growing area of research. The advances of nanotechnology can bring additional functionality to vascular scaffolds and optimize internal vascular graft surface. Metals and their salts are used for their antibacterial effects, Ag(I) and Cu(II) ions ranking among the most studied ones. Recently antibacterial effects of Pt, Pd and Rh have also been demonstrated. Natural polymers are also suitable for modification and improvement of the properties of vascular grafts, chitosan and hyaluronic acid being their main representatives. In addition to antimicrobial effects they support cells endothelisation and increase vascular permeability.

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Published

2013-01-15

How to Cite

Zítka, O., Šobrová, P., Adam, V., Hubálek, J., Provazník, I., Žížková, V., & Kizek, R. (2013). Nanotechnology for More Efficient Blood Vessel Replacements. Chemické Listy, 107(1), 24–29. Retrieved from http://blog.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/784

Issue

Vol. 107 No. 1 (2013)

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