The Effect of Exogenous Zinc Concentration on the Responsiveness of MC3T3-E1 Pre-Osteoblasts to Surface Microtopography: Part II (Differentiation)

Osseointegration of bone implants is a vital part of the recovery process. Numerous studies have shown that micropatterned geometries can promote cell-substrate associations and strengthen the bond between tissue and the implanted material. As demonstrated previously, exogenous zinc levels can influ...

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Main Authors: Kathryn Dorst, Derek Rammelkamp, Michael Hadjiargyrou, Yizhi Meng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-02-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/7/2/1097