Surface Modification of Biomaterials: A Quest for Blood Compatibility

<table>Intrinsic pathway of blood coagulation: highlighted are the main factors which are involved in blood coagulation. Numbered events distinguish as (1) biochemical, (2) platelets, and (3) whole blood (red and white blood cells). Image is adapted from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Coagulation_full.svg">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Coagulation_full.svg</a>.</table>

International Journal of Biomaterials

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Figure 2: Surface Modification of Biomaterials: A Quest for Blood Compatibility 