Hydrophilic/Hydrophobic Balance in Relation with Structure and Biocompatibility of Ternary Biofilms PVA-HAP-Collagen Gel

The present work is focused on understanding relation between of ternary biofilms poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) - hydroxyapatite (HAP) - collagen gel (GC) surface properties and biocompatibility. As characterization methods FTIR Spectrometry, static contact angle measurements, roughness analysis and cy...

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Published in:Molecular crystals and liquid crystals (Philadelphia, Pa. : 2003) Pa. : 2003), 2008-01, Vol.486 (1), p.175/[1217]-182/[1224]
Main Authors: Tihan, G., Minkovska, Stela, Giurginca, M., Tite, T., Iovu, H., Demetrescu, I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
cell growth
ceramic material
collagen gel
contact angle
poly (vinyl alcohol)
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Summary:The present work is focused on understanding relation between of ternary biofilms poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) - hydroxyapatite (HAP) - collagen gel (GC) surface properties and biocompatibility. As characterization methods FTIR Spectrometry, static contact angle measurements, roughness analysis and cytotoxicity test for fibroblast growth were used. The hydrophilic/hydrophobic balance effect on fibroblast growth and proliferation is discussed taking into account composition of ternary biofilms, manipulating HAP content into polymeric matrix.
ISSN:1542-1406
1563-5287
1543-5318
DOI:10.1080/15421400801917973