Design and evaluation of mixed self-assembled monolayers for a potential use in everolimus eluting coronary stents

- Methyl- and carboxyl-terminated mixed SAMs on Au surfaces were successfully prepared.
- The mixed SAM-coated surfaces were evaluated for everolimus delivery.
- Significant differences (p < 0.05) were found in the amount of drug eluted between the mixed SAM and the homogenous one.
- Results of this study are promising for the use of mixed SAMs in drug eluting stents.