Nanomaterials enhance osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells similar to a short peptide of BMP-7

Jaclyn Lock, Huinan Liu Department of Bioengineering, University of California, Riverside, CA, USA Background: Nanomaterials have unique advantages in controlling stem cell function due to their biomimetic characteristics and special biological and mechanical properties. Controlling adhesion and dif...

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Main Authors: Lock J, Liu H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2011-11-01
Series:International Journal of Nanomedicine
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/nanomaterials-enhance-osteogenic-differentiation-of-human-mesenchymal--a8619