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ArticlePloS one2016

In Vitro Analysis of Fibronectin-Modified Titanium Surfaces.

Yu-Chi Chang, Wei-Fang Lee, Sheng-Wei Feng, Haw-Ming Huang, Che-Tong Lin, Nai-Chia Teng, Wei Jen Chang

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Article in PloS one, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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11 citing papers in PubMed, 24 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Yu-Chi ChangSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Wei-Fang LeeSchool of Dental Technology, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Sheng-Wei FengSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Haw-Ming HuangSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Che-Tong LinSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Nai-Chia TengSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Wei Jen ChangSchool of Dentistry, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Taipei Medical University · TWTaipei Medical University Hospital · TW

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundGlow discharge plasma (GDP) procedure is an effective method for grafting various proteins, including albumin, type I collagen, and fibronectin, onto a titanium surface. However, the behavior and impact of titanium (Ti) surface modification is yet to be unraveled. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to evaluate and analyze the biological properties of fibronectin-grafted Ti surfaces treated by GDP. MATERIALS AND

methodsGrade II Ti discs were initially cleaned and autoclaved to obtain original specimens. Subsequently, the specimens were GDP treated and grafted with fibronectin to form Ar-GDP (Argon GDP treatment only) and GDP-fib (fibronectin coating following GDP treatment) groups. Blood coagulation test and MG-63 cell culture were performed to evaluate the biological effects on the specimen.

resultsThere was no significant difference between Ar-GDP and GDP-fib groups in blood compatibility analysis. While in the MTT test, cellular proliferation was benefited from the presence of fibronectin coating. The numbers of cells on Ar-GDP and GDP-fib specimens were greater than those in the original specimens after 24 h of culturing.

conclusionsGDP treatment combined with fibronectin grafting favored MG-63 cell adhesion, migration, and proliferation on titanium surfaces, which could be attributed to the improved surface properties.

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Coated Materials, BiocompatibleTitaniumAnimalsCell AdhesionCell ProliferationFibronectinsMaterials TestingOsteoblastsRabbitsSurface PropertiesCoated Materials, BiocompatibleFibronectinsTitanium

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PMCPMC4711664
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