Monoether-Tagged Biodegradable Polycarbonate Preventing Platelet Adhesion and Demonstrating Vascular Cell Adhesion: A Promising Material for Resorbable Vascular Grafts and Stents

Biomacromolecules. 2017 Nov 13;18(11):3834-3843. doi: 10.1021/acs.biomac.7b01210. Epub 2017 Oct 17.

Abstract

We developed a biodegradable polycarbonate that demonstrates antithrombogenicity and vascular cell adhesion via organocatalytic ring-opening polymerization of a trimethylene carbonate (TMC) analogue bearing a methoxy group. The monoether-tagged polycarbonate demonstrates a platelet adhesion property that is 93 and 89% lower than those of poly(ethylene terephthalate) and polyTMC, respectively. In contrast, vascular cell adhesion properties of the polycarbonate are comparable to those controls, indicating a potential for selective cell adhesion properties. This difference in the cell adhesion property is well associated with surface hydration, which affects protein adsorption and denaturation. Fibrinogen is slightly denatured on the monoether-tagged polycarbonate, whereas fibronectin is highly activated to expose the RGD motif for favorable vascular cell adhesion. The surface hydration, mainly induced by the methoxy side chain, also contributes to slowing the enzymatic degradation. Consequently, the polycarbonate exhibits decent blood compatibility, vascular cell adhesion properties, and biodegradability, which is promising for applications in resorbable vascular grafts and stents.

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / chemical synthesis
  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry
  • Biocompatible Materials / pharmacology
  • Biodegradable Plastics / chemical synthesis
  • Biodegradable Plastics / chemistry*
  • Biodegradable Plastics / pharmacology
  • Blood Platelets / drug effects
  • Cell Adhesion / drug effects*
  • Endothelial Cells / drug effects
  • Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells
  • Humans
  • Platelet Adhesiveness / drug effects*
  • Polycarboxylate Cement / chemical synthesis
  • Polycarboxylate Cement / chemistry*
  • Polycarboxylate Cement / pharmacology
  • Stents
  • Vascular Grafting / methods

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Biodegradable Plastics
  • Polycarboxylate Cement
  • polycarbonate