Improving biomaterials from a cellular point of view

V. G. Varanasi, T. Vallortigara, P. M. Loomer, E. Saiz, A. P. Tomsia, S. J. Marshall, G. W. Marshall

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Abstract

Bioactive glass (6P55), used for coating Ti/Ti-alloy, was tested for its in vitro behavior in a comparative study with commercial Bioglass™ (45S5) and commercial titanium alloy (Ti6Al4V). In vitro testing included pH and dissolution rate determination in simulated body fluid (SBF) along with in vitro cyto-compatibility testing. Similar dissolution behavior was seen for 6P55 and 45S5, demonstrating t1/2 dependence and maximum pH of approximately 8.1 after 10 days of immersion. The dissolution rate of these glasses approached 0 after 15 days of immersion, which resulted in pH stabilization at less than 7.5. Cell culture studies showed that both glasses behaved in a similar fashion after 16 hours in culture. Both glasses had an increase in cell numbers of approximately 200-250%, whereas Ti6Al4V had a less pronounced cell number increase (∼ 180%) relative to initial cell seeding density.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMechanotransduction and Engineered Cell-Surface Interactions
PublisherMaterials Research Society
Pages13-19
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)1558998829, 9781558998827
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
Event2006 MRS Spring Meeting - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: Apr 17 2006Apr 21 2006

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume925
ISSN (Print)0272-9172

Conference

Conference2006 MRS Spring Meeting
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period4/17/064/21/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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