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Spatially resolved molecular analysis of host response to medical device implantation using the 3D OrbiSIMS highlights a critical role for lipids (2024)
Journal Article
Suvannapruk, W., Fisher, L. E., Luckett, J. C., Edney, M. K., Kotowska, A. M., Kim, D., …Alexander, M. R. (in press). Spatially resolved molecular analysis of host response to medical device implantation using the 3D OrbiSIMS highlights a critical role for lipids. Advanced Science, https://doi.org/10.1101/2023.08.18.553860

A key goal for implanted medical devices is that they do not elicit a detrimental immune response. Macrophages play critical roles in modulation of the host immune response and are the major cells responsible for persistent inflammatory reactions to... Read More about Spatially resolved molecular analysis of host response to medical device implantation using the 3D OrbiSIMS highlights a critical role for lipids.

Polymer-Coated Urinary Catheter Reduces Biofilm Formation and Biomineralization: A First-in-Man, Prospective Pilot Study (2024)
Journal Article
Kalenderski, K., Dubern, J., Lewis-Lloyd, C., Jeffery, N., Heeb, S., Irvine, D. J., …Williams, P. (2024). Polymer-Coated Urinary Catheter Reduces Biofilm Formation and Biomineralization: A First-in-Man, Prospective Pilot Study. Journal of Urology Open PLus, 2(1), Article e00005. https://doi.org/10.1097/JU9.0000000000000097

Purpose: Biofilm formation and biomineralization on urinary catheters may cause severe complications including infection and obstruction. Here, we describe an in vitro evaluation and prospective pilot clinical study of a silicone catheter coated with... Read More about Polymer-Coated Urinary Catheter Reduces Biofilm Formation and Biomineralization: A First-in-Man, Prospective Pilot Study.