Antithrombotic Polymers: A Narrative Review on Current and Future Strategies for Their Design, Synthesis, and Application
Anna Smola-Dmochowska, Natalia Śmigiel-Gac, Katarzyna Jelonek, Kamila Lewicka-Brzoza, Jakub Bojdol, Piotr Dobrzyński
TL;DR
This paper reviews recent advances in antithrombotic polymers for preventing blood clots and reducing complications from medical materials.
Contribution
The paper provides a comprehensive overview of current and future strategies for antithrombotic polymer design and application.
Findings
Antithrombotic polymers can reduce thromboembolic complications associated with medical devices.
Multifunctional approaches combining antifouling and drug release show promise for future development.
Challenges remain in translating these materials into clinical practice due to hemocompatibility and testing barriers.
Abstract
Bleeding and thromboembolism are among the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Thrombosis encompasses both arterial forms—primarily associated with atherosclerosis and leading to heart attacks or strokes—and venous forms. Microvascular thrombosis typically arises in the context of sepsis or systemic inflammation, and it became particularly prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic, substantially contributing to increased mortality. Given this burden, the rapid development of new therapies using advanced techniques and materials to prevent and treat these conditions is essential. This review summarizes recent advances in the design of antithrombotic polymers, discussing mechanisms of action, surface-modification strategies, and current clinical and preclinical applications. It also outlines criteria for evaluating hemocompatibility, describes in vitro and in vivo testing methods, and…
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TopicsPolymer Surface Interaction Studies · Antimicrobial agents and applications · Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications