Microfabrication-compatible nanoporous gold foams as biomaterials for drug delivery.

Seker, Erkin; Berdichevsky, Yevgeny; Staley, Kevin J; Yarmush, Martin L · Adv Healthc Mater · 2012

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Nanoporous gold is a promising material for multi-functional bio-interfaces with its well-characterized surface chemistry, compatibility with conventional micropatterning techniques, electrical conductivity, and high effective surface-area for molecular release. This paper demonstrates its biocompatibility and capability for drug release to modulate cellular response.

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