PEG bonded fluorescent-hydrogel fibers with less inflammation for long-term subcutaneous glucose monitoring

Y. J. Heo, M. Takahashi, H. Shibata, T. Okitsu, T. Kawanishi, S. Takeuchi

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Abstract

We present polyethylene glycol (PEG) bonded poly-acrylamide (PAM) hydrogel fibers with glucose-responsive monomer to monitor blood glucose concentration in vivo for over 4 months. To realize long-term subcutaneous glucose monitoring, we employed fiber-structure and PEG-bonded PAM hydrogel. The fiber-shaped sensors can be injected to subcutaneous tissues, remain in an implantation site and be easily removed after use. PEG can enhance biocompatibility, resulting in maintaining the functionality of implanted sensors in vivo for a long-period. The implanted PEG-bonded PAM fibers showed less inflammation, glowed through the skin and continuously responded to blood glucose concentration, thereby promising practical, long-term subcutaneous glucose monitoring.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication15th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences 2011, MicroTAS 2011
Pages1879-1881
Number of pages3
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event15th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences 2011, MicroTAS 2011 - Seattle, WA, United States
Duration: 2 Oct 20116 Oct 2011

Publication series

Name15th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences 2011, MicroTAS 2011
Volume3

Conference

Conference15th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences 2011, MicroTAS 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySeattle, WA
Period2/10/116/10/11

Keywords

  • Biocompatible interface
  • Glucose-responsive fluorescence
  • Long-term in vivo glucose monitoring
  • Transdermal detection

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