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Figure 4

From: An engineered micropattern to reduce bacterial colonization, platelet adhesion and fibrin sheath formation for improved biocompatibility of central venous catheters

Figure 4

The Sharklet micropattern reduces fibrin sheath formation resulting from platelet activation. Representative images of immunostained fibrinogen on (a) unpatterned, (b) +3SK2x2 and (c) -3SK2x2 TPU surfaces. Quantification of fluorescent images revealed that both Sharklet micropatterns significantly reduce fibrinogen area coverage compared to unpatterned controls. Scale bar, 50 μm.

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