Nanostructured surfaces for bone biotemplating applications

A major goal of orthopedic biomaterials research is to design better surface chemistries and configurations to control behavior of bone cells such as osteoblasts. Nanostructured architecture significantly affects the response of several cell lines. In this work, nanostructured surfaces were prepared...

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Published in:Journal of orthopaedic research 2006-04, Vol.24 (4), p.619-627
Main Authors: Popat, Ketul C., Daniels, R. Hugh, Dubrow, Robert S., Hardev, Veeral, Desai, Tejal A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alkaline Phosphatase - metabolism
alkaline phosphatase activity
Biocompatible Materials
bone biotemplating
bone matrix
Bone Matrix - metabolism
Cell Adhesion
Cell Division
Humans
Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
nanostructured architecture
Nanostructures
Osteoblasts - physiology
Osteoblasts - ultrastructure
Prostheses and Implants
silicon nanowires
Surface Properties
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Summary:A major goal of orthopedic biomaterials research is to design better surface chemistries and configurations to control behavior of bone cells such as osteoblasts. Nanostructured architecture significantly affects the response of several cell lines. In this work, nanostructured surfaces were prepared by vapor liquid solid growth of silicon nanowires from size‐controlled gold colloid catalysts deposited on fused silica substrates. The lengths and surface densities of the nanowires were varied to assess the effect of these parameters on bone cell response. Osteoblasts were seeded on nanowire surfaces to investigate both short‐term adhesion and proliferation and long‐term functionality and matrix production. Cell adhesion and proliferation were characterized using a standard 3‐[4,5‐dimethylthiazol‐2‐yl]‐2,5‐diphenyl tetrazolium bromide assay and cell counting for up to 4 days of culture. The total protein content, alkaline phosphatase activity, and matrix production were quantified using standard colorimetric assays for up to 4 weeks of culture. Matrix production was also characterized by measuring surface concentrations of calcium and phosphorus using X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Further, scanning electron microscopy was used to investigate osteoblast morphology on nanostructured surfaces. Over the 4‐week study, the nanostructured surfaces demonstrated improved osteoblast adhesion and proliferation and increased alkaline phosphatase activity and matrix production compared to non‐nanostructured control surfaces. © 2006 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res
ISSN:0736-0266
1554-527X
DOI:10.1002/jor.20105