This PolyDex nanofilm can contribute significantly in the medical device field as devices become smaller and more fragile. The ability of these nanofilms to prevent the accumulation of inflammatory cells may help protect implants from post-implantation damage and increase the mortality of implants in the future. Moreover, this coating may aid in the reduction of overall inflammation of the implant site that may reduce further complications that occur after surgeries. The small thickness of these films at 4 nanometers per layer will make this film extremely versitile as it will allow manufacturers to apply it to the smallest of implants.
While these nanofilms are still very early in development, they show great promise in medical devices, for which inflammation is an all too common issue.
While these nanofilms are still very early in development, they show great promise in medical devices, for which inflammation is an all too common issue.
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