Particle aggregates formed during furfuryl methacrylate plasma polymerization affect human mesenchymal stem cell behaviour

Human Mesenchymal Stem cells (hMSCs) are becoming a major focus in biomedical fields. Application of in vitro expanded hMSCs to treat numerous ailments has led to a commercial emphasis on improving hMSC growth ex vivo. Production of substrate independent, novel thin films is one potential tool for production of commercial viable hMSC expansion. Plasma polymerization allow controlled chemical optimisation of large scale surface areas in a...