Surface interaction at the biomaterial–cell interface is essential for a variety of cellular
functions, such as adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation. Nevertheless, changes in the …

Thorough understanding of how to control cell behaviors including cell adhesion,
orientation, migration and differentiation on an artificial surface is critical in materials and life …

In vitro, cellular processing on polymeric surfaces is fundamental to the development of
biosensors, scaffolds for tissue engineering and transplantation. However, the effect of …

Dental and orthopedic implants have been under continuous advancement to improve their
interactions with bone and ensure a successful outcome for patients. Surface characteristics …

Joint replacement is a major orthopaedic procedure used to treat joint osteoarthritis. Aseptic
loosening and infection are the two most significant causes of prosthetic implant failure. The …

The aim of this study was to investigate fibroblast cell adhesion and viability on highly rough
three-dimensional (3D) silicon (Si) surfaces with gradient roughness ratios and wettabilities …

Limitations associated with conventional bone substitutes such as autografts, increasing
demand for bone grafts, and growing elderly population worldwide necessitate development …

Polymers have gained a remarkable place in the biomedical field as materials for the
fabrication of various devices and for tissue engineering applications. The initial acceptance …

Bone is a nanocomposite composed of organic (mainly collagen) and inorganic
(nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite) components, with a hierarchical structure ranging from …

Nature uses various activation mechanisms to program complex transformations in the
shape and functionality of living organisms. Inspired by such natural events, we aimed to …