Immunogenecity of modified alkane polymers is mediated through TLR1/2 activation.

With the advancement of biomedical technology, artificial materials have been developed to replace diseased, damaged or nonfunctional body parts. Among such materials, ultra high molecular weight alkane or modified alkyl polymers have been extensively used in heart valves, stents, pacemakers, ear im...

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Main Authors: Radhashree Maitra, Cristina C Clement, Giovanna M Crisi, Neil Cobelli, Laura Santambrogio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008-06-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2413007?pdf=render