The Deposition of a Lectin from <em>Oreochromis niloticus</em> on the Surface of Titanium Dioxide Nanotubes Improve the Cell Adhesion, Proliferation, and Osteogenic Activity of Osteoblast-like Cells
Abstract:Titanium and its alloys are used biomaterials for medical and dental applications, due to their mechanical and physical properties. The surface modifications of titanium with bioactive molecules can increase the osseointegration by improving the interface between the bone and implant. Titanium dioxide nanotubes (TiO2NTs) have excellent bioactivity inducing cell adhesion, spreading, growth and differentiation. In this work, TiO2NTs were functionalized with a lectin from the plasma of the fish Oreochromis niloti… Show more
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