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Macromol. Chem. Phys. 8/2017
Author(s) -
Heath Daniel E.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
macromolecular chemistry and physics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.57
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1521-3935
pISSN - 1022-1352
DOI - 10.1002/macp.201770024
Subject(s) - compatibility (geochemistry) , front cover , chemistry , nanotechnology , materials science , biomedical engineering , cover (algebra) , engineering , composite material , mechanical engineering
Front Cover : Blood clots when it contacts foreign surfaces and can result in failure of cardiovascular biomedical devices. Endothelial cells line our native vasculature and are responsible for blood compatibility. Designing materials that foster a functional layer of endothelial cells is a promising strategy for improving their blood compatibility. In the article number 1600574 Daniel E. Heath describes recent advances in the design of polymeric biomaterials that promote endothelialization.