Poly(Ethylene Glycol) Functionalized Graphene Oxide in Tissue Engineering: A Review on Recent Advances
Santanu Ghosh, Kaushik Chatterjee Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, IndiaCorrespondence: Kaushik Chatterjee Tel +91-80-22933408Email kchatterjee@iisc.ac.inAbstract: Owing to the unique physical, chemical, mechanical and electrical properties, graphene and i...
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Dove Medical Press
2020
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| Sumario: | Santanu Ghosh, Kaushik Chatterjee Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, IndiaCorrespondence: Kaushik Chatterjee Tel +91-80-22933408Email kchatterjee@iisc.ac.inAbstract: Owing to the unique physical, chemical, mechanical and electrical properties, graphene and its derivatives have been extensively researched for diverse biomedical applications including in tissue engineering since the past decade. Tunable chemical functionalities of graphene oxide (GO), a graphene derivative, allow easy surface functionalization. Functionalization of GO with poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) (PEG-GO) has received significant attention as it offers superior solubility, stability, and biocompatibility. Besides being an attractive candidate for drug delivery, PEG-GO can aid in the attachment, proliferation, and differentiation of stem cells, thereby augmenting tissue engineering. PEG-GO has shown excellent antibacterial efficacy, which could be an added advantage to minimize implant-associated infections. This review describes the synthesis techniques, properties, and biological potential of PEG-GO towards mammalian and bacterial cells. Studies wherein these nanomaterials have been explored for engineering various tissues are reviewed along with future opportunities in this field.Keywords: graphene, graphene oxide, PEG, poly(ethylene glycol), nanomaterials, tissue engineering |
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