Biomaterials for the programming of cell growth in oral tissues: The possible role of APA |
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| Authors: | Marco Salerno Luca Giacomelli Claudio Larosa |
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| Affiliation: | 1.Italian Institute of Technology, via Morego 30, I-16163 Bolzaneto (Genova), Italy.;2.Tirrenian Stomatologic Institute, via Aurelia 335, I-55041 Lido di Camaiore (Lucca), Italy.;3.National Research Center, via De Marini 6, I-16149 Genova, Italy. |
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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: | APA biomaterials cell growth |
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