Using self-polymerized dopamine to modify the antifouling property of oligo(ethylene glycol) self-assembled monolayers and its application in cell patterning

Langmuir. 2011 May 17;27(10):5709-12. doi: 10.1021/la2012099. Epub 2011 Apr 26.

Abstract

We report a one-step, mild method to modify antifouling oligo(ethylene glycol)-terminated self-assembled monolayers. We demonstrate for the first time that self-polymerized dopamine, previously reported as an underwater adhesive, can be patterned on typical antifouling surfaces by microfluidic patterning or microcontact printing. The patterns can be applied in spatiotemporal cell patterning.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biofouling / prevention & control*
  • Cell Adhesion / drug effects
  • Dopamine / chemistry*
  • Dopamine / metabolism
  • Mice
  • NIH 3T3 Cells
  • Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry*
  • Polyethylene Glycols / pharmacology
  • Polymerization*

Substances

  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • Dopamine