Mixed poly(dopamine)/poly(L-lysine) (composite) coatings: from assembly to interaction with endothelial cells

Biomater Sci. 2015 Aug;3(8):1188-96. doi: 10.1039/c5bm00093a. Epub 2015 May 28.

Abstract

Engineered polymer films are of significant importance in the field of biomedicine. Poly(dopamine) (PDA) is becoming more and more a key player in this context. Herein, we deposited mixed films consisting of PDA and poly(L-lysine) (PLL) of different molecular weights. The coatings were characterized by quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring, atomic force microscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The protein adsorption to the mixed films was found to decrease with increasing amounts of PLL. PDA/PLL capsules were also successfully assembled. Higher PLL content in the membranes reduced their thickness while the ζ-potential increased. Further, endothelial cell adhesion and proliferation over 96 h were found to be independent of the type of coating. Using PDA/PLL in liposome-containing composite coatings showed that sequential deposition of the layers yielded higher liposome trapping compared to one-step adsorption except for negatively charged liposomes. Association/uptake of fluorescent cargo by adherent endothelial cells was found to be different for PDA and PDA/PLL films. Taken together, our findings illustrate the potential of PDA/PLL mixed films as coatings for biomedical applications.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cell Adhesion / drug effects
  • Endothelial Cells / chemistry*
  • Endothelial Cells / drug effects
  • Indoles / chemistry*
  • Indoles / metabolism
  • Liposomes / chemistry*
  • Liposomes / metabolism
  • Lysine / chemistry*
  • Lysine / metabolism
  • Microscopy, Atomic Force
  • Photoelectron Spectroscopy
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Polymers / metabolism
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Indoles
  • Liposomes
  • Polymers
  • polydopamine
  • Lysine