Nucleation of calcium phosphate by surface-bound extracellular matrix.

Pham, Minh Tan; Maitz, Manfred Franz; Reuther, Helfried; Muecklich, Arndt; Prokert, Friedrich; Steiner, Gerald · J Biomed Mater Res A · 2004

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

The native extracellular matrix (ECM) laid down on silicon and titanium surfaces by osteoblast-like SAOS-2 cells was exposed by selective removal of cells. This type of material surface ECM-Si, ECM-Ti was shown to promote the nucleation of calcium phosphate from a simulated body fluid (SBF). Microscopic and spectroscopic results revealed the effect was associated with a collagen fiber-free extracellular matrix.

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