Studies in the Area of Coronary Stent Reported from Reutlingen University (Composite polymer/wax coatings as a corrosion barrier of bioresorbable magnesium coronary stents).

A recent study conducted at Reutlingen University in Germany has explored the use of magnesium and its alloys as suitable materials for biodegradable cardiovascular stents. The researchers developed a composite polyelectrolyte multilayer/wax coating for magnesium stents, which effectively retards corrosion. In vitro degradation tests showed that the coated stents had greater resistance to degradation compared to uncoated and passivated stents. Cytocompatibility studies also demonstrated that the coated stents were non-cytotoxic and improved fibroblast cell viability. This research provides valuable insights into the development of bioresorbable magnesium coronary stents. [Extracted from the article]