Biofunctionalization of REDV elastin-like recombinamers improves endothelialization on CoCr alloy surfaces for cardiovascular applications

- We immobilized an elastin-like recombinamer, ELR, on CoCr, alloy through physisorption and covalent bonding.
- The ELR combines a bioactive motif specific for endothelial cell adhesion.
- The ELR immobilization is enhanced with silanization and surface charge.
- The ELR coated surfaces displayed an improved HUVEC cell adhesion and spreading.