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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Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2011-11-01
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Series: | International Journal of Nanomedicine |
Online Access: | http://www.dovepress.com/nanomaterials-enhance-osteogenic-differentiation-of-human-mesenchymal--a8619 |