Abstract
Protein adsorption is one of the first steps in the interactions with biomaterials' surface and they can also trigger adhesion of cells. This chapter discusses electrical modifications of hydroxyapatite (HA) and the creation of localized electrostatic charges on HA films to investigate biological interactions thereon. The nature of interactions of extracellular matrix proteins e.g. fibronectin and bone cells such as osteoblasts with such localised electrostatic domains has been discussed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Electrically Active Materials for Medical Devices |
Publisher | Imperial College Press |
Pages | 405-416 |
Number of pages | 12 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781783269877 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781783269860 |
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Publication status | Published - 1 Sep 2016 |