Modification of biomaterials with a self-protein inhibits the macrophage response.

Kim, Yoon Kyung; Que, Richard; Wang, Szu-Wen; Liu, Wendy F · Adv Healthc Mater · 2014

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

A biomaterial inhibits the host immune response by displaying an endo-genously expressed immunomodulatory molecule, CD200. Immobilization of CD200 onto biomaterial surfaces effectively suppresses macrophage activation and reduces inflammatory response to subcutaneously implanted materials.

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