Enhancement of Cell Adhesion on a Phosphorylcholine-Based Surface through the Interaction with DNA Mediated by Ca2+ Ions

J Phys Chem B. 2016 Dec 8;120(48):12272-12278. doi: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.6b08741. Epub 2016 Nov 23.

Abstract

2-Methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) has a PC group and is one of the most well-known bioinert polymers. In this study, we evaluated the interaction between MPC and DNA, which specifically interacts with the phospholipid head group via Ca2+ ions. A MPC monolayer and poly(MPC) brush were fabricated to observe the effect of the structure on the interaction between MPC and DNA via Ca2+ ions. The poly(MPC) brush, which shows higher MPC unit density, more efficiently interacted with DNA via Ca2+ ions. Also, serum protein could interact with the poly(MPC) brush via DNA, although the brush itself hardly interacted with serum proteins. Cell adhesion was significantly provoked on poly(MPC)/DNA compared with poly(MPC) because serum protein adsorption was induced on poly(MPC)/DNA.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Calcium / chemistry*
  • Cell Adhesion
  • DNA / chemistry*
  • Ions / chemistry
  • Male
  • Molecular Structure
  • Phosphorylcholine / chemistry*
  • Salmon
  • Spermatozoa / chemistry*
  • Spermatozoa / cytology
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Ions
  • Phosphorylcholine
  • DNA
  • Calcium