Fig. 3: Self-assembled chemical molecules and biomolecules for stent coatings.

a thiols, b phosphonic acids and c alkanoic acids are commonly used chemical molecules. d dopamine, e heparins and f chitosan are commonly used biomolecules.

a thiols, b phosphonic acids and c alkanoic acids are commonly used chemical molecules. d dopamine, e heparins and f chitosan are commonly used biomolecules.