Direct interactions with a cell line of poly(vinyl alcohol) and poly(alkylimide) hydrogels were tested using optical microscopy. After the interaction neither necrotic cells nor changes in cell activity and morphology were noticed although poly(vinyl alcohol) showed better compatibility. IR spectroscopy and differential scanning calorymetry were used giving characteristics of hydrogels studied.
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