X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is a powerful tool to study surface properties (< 10
nm) and is being widely used in almost all branches of science and engineering. This review …

The surface of the eye provides an inert barrier against infection. Through its unique
combination of antimicrobial action and anti-inflammatory activities lactoferrin (Lf) in the tear …

Exosomes, a form of small extracellular vesicles, play a crucial role in the metastasis of
cancers and thus are investigated as potential biomarkers for cancer diagnosis. However …

Characterization of protein-fouled membranes is crucial to understand the fouling
mechanisms and optimization of fouling control and cleaning. This paper reviews current …

XPS is widely used to identify and quantify the elements present at the surface of polymeric
materials. The energy distribution of photoelectrons emitted from these elements contains …

Tear proteome profiling may generate useful information for the understanding of the
interaction between an eye and its contacting objects, such as a contact lens or a lens …

Introduction. Modern application of soft contact lenses demands safe and comfortable wear
over extended time periods up to one month. Lenses that exhibit and sustain complete water …

Proteins, lipids and other biomolecules interact strongly with the acrylic-based biomaterials
used for contact lenses. Although hydrogels are nominally resistant to protein fouling, many …

Free and bound (or capsular) EPS produced by suspended cultures of Escherichia coli and
Serratia marcescens were characterized in detail using colorimetric analysis of total proteins …

Silicone hydrogel contact lenses, which have been a major advance in the field of vision
correction, require surface modification or coatings for comfort and biocompatibility. While …