Abstract
The objective of this study was to investigate the enhanced osteoblast activity of MG-63 cells cultured on titanium (Ti) with a heparin/BMP-2 (Hep/BMP-2) complex. The Ti substrates were initially modified by chemical grafting poly-l-lysine (PLL) using condensing agent, followed by immobilizing the heparin/BMP- 2 complex to the PLL-grafted Ti substrate via electrostatic interactions. The surface modification of Ti substrates with PLL and/or Hep/BMP-2 complex were confirmed with scanning electron microscopy, contact angle measurements, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Immobilized BMP-2 was released from the Hep/BMP-2/Ti substrate in a sustained manner. In vitro studies revealed that osteoblasts grown on Hep/BMP-2/Ti substrate increased ALP activity, calcium deposition, ALP and osteocalcin levels as compared to those grown on pristine Ti or PLL-Ti. These results indicated that heparin/BMP-2 complex immobilized Ti substrate can be useful to effectively improve osteoblast activity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 546-554 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Carbohydrate Polymers |
Volume | 98 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- Bone morphogenic protein-2 (BMP-2)
- Heparin
- Osteoblast activity
- Titanium
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry