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Biomaterials for the programming of cell growth in oral tissues: The possible role of APA |
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Marco Salerno1*, Luca Giacomelli2, Claudio Larosa3 |
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1Italian Institute of Technology, via Morego 30, I 16163 Bolzaneto (Genova), Italy; 2Tirrenian Stomatologic Institute, via Aurelia 335, I 55041 Lido di Camaiore (Lucca), Italy; 3National Research Center, via De Marini 6, I-16149 Genova, Italy |
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0039 010 71781444 |
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0039 010 720321 |
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Views & Challenges
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Received September 04, 2010; Accepted September 14, 2010; Published January 06, 2011 |
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Abstract |
Examples of programmed tissue response after the interaction of cells with biomaterials are a hot topic in current dental research. We propose here the use of anodic porous alumina (APA) for the programming of cell growth in oral tissues. In particular, APA may trigger cell growth by the controlled release of specific growth factors and/or ions. Moreover, APA may be used as a scaffold to promote generation of new tissue, due to the high interconnectivity of pores and the high surface roughness displayed by this material. |
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Keywords
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APA; biomaterials; cell growth |
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Citation |
Salerno et al. Bioinformation 5(7): 291-293 (2011) |
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Francesco chiappelli
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0973-2063
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This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License. |