Surface Modification of Titanium with BMP-2/GDF-5 by a Heparin Linker and Its Efficacy as a Dental Implant

In this study, we prepared human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (hBMP-2)/human growth and differentiation factor-5 (hGDF-5)-coated titanium (Ti) disc and screw types for controlled release of the growth factors (GFs). The two growth factors were coated onto Ti with a smooth surface using their specifi...

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Main Authors: Dae Hyeok Yang, Sang Woong Moon, Deok-Won Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-01-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/18/1/229