Protein adsorption-resistant hollow fibers for blood purification

Artif Organs. 2002 Dec;26(12):1014-9. doi: 10.1046/j.1525-1594.2002.07039.x.

Abstract

Nonfouling polysulfone (PSf) hollow fiber membranes resistant to protein adsorption and deposition were newly developed by the addition of 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) polymer. To improve hydrophilicity, permeability, and nonfouling characteristics of the PSf hollow fiber in a hemodialyzer, we synthesized a MPC polymer which can be blended with PSf for preparing the polymer alloy (PSf/MPC polymer). The composition of the MPC polymer blended in the PSf was in the range between 7.0 and 15 wt%. From the PSf/MPC polymer solution, flat membranes and hollow fibers could be prepared. These membranes took an asymmetric structure, and its mechanical strength was good. The surface characterization of the PSf/MPC polymer hollow fiber membrane by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy revealed that the MPC units were concentrated at the surface. The permeability for solutes through the PSf/MPC polymer membrane was higher, and the amount of protein adsorbed on the PSf/MPC polymer membrane was lower than those of the PSf membrane. Moreover, platelet adhesion was also effectively inhibited on the PSf/MPC polymer membrane.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adsorption
  • Biocompatible Materials*
  • Blood Proteins
  • Humans
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Membranes, Artificial*
  • Methacrylates*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Permeability
  • Phosphorylcholine* / analogs & derivatives*
  • Platelet Adhesiveness
  • Polymers*
  • Polymethacrylic Acids
  • Renal Dialysis / instrumentation*
  • Sulfones*

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Blood Proteins
  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Methacrylates
  • Polymers
  • Polymethacrylic Acids
  • Sulfones
  • poly(2-methacryloyloxyethyl-phosphorylcholine)
  • Phosphorylcholine
  • polysulfone P 1700