Abstract
Low-frequency (LF) atmospheric-pressure plasma (APP) jets have been used for patterning of thin fibronectin films deposited on a silicon (Si) wafer with the use of a metal stencil mask. Since fibronectin is an adhesion protein that can be found in the extracellular matrix (ECM), a micro-patterned fibronectin film may be used for arranging living cells in a desired pattern on a surface. Removal of fibronectin from the surface by plasma application was observed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and atomic force microscopy (AFM). It has been found that removal of fibronectin takes place even in the location away from the direct plasma jet application spot, which indicates that desorption of fibronectin is likely to be caused by chemically reactive charge-neutral species that can diffuse away from the plasma without emitting visible light.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
