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ArticleThe open orthopaedics journal2016

Nanoscale Surface Modifications of Medical Implants for Cartilage Tissue Repair and Regeneration.

M F Griffin, M Szarko, A Seifailan, P E Butler

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Article in The open orthopaedics journal, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

M F GriffinUniversity College London Centre for Nanotechnology & Regenerative Medicine, UCL Division of Surgery & Interventional Science, London, UK.
M SzarkoAnatomy Department, St Georges Hospital, London, UK.
A SeifailanUniversity College London Centre for Nanotechnology & Regenerative Medicine, UCL Division of Surgery & Interventional Science, London, UK.
P E ButlerUniversity College London Centre for Nanotechnology & Regenerative Medicine, UCL Division of Surgery & Interventional Science, London, UK; Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust Hospital, London, UK.
University College London · GBSt George's Hospital · GB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNatural cartilage regeneration is limited after trauma or degenerative processes. Due to the clinical challenge of reconstruction of articular cartilage, research into developing biomaterials to support cartilage regeneration have evolved. The structural architecture of composition of the cartilage extracellular matrix (ECM) is vital in guiding cell adhesion, migration and formation of cartilage. Current technologies have tried to mimic the cell's nanoscale microenvironment to improve implants to improve cartilage tissue repair.

methodsThis review evaluates nanoscale techniques used to modify the implant surface for cartilage regeneration.

resultsThe surface of biomaterial is a vital parameter to guide cell adhesion and consequently allow for the formation of ECM and allow for tissue repair. By providing nanosized cues on the surface in the form of a nanotopography or nanosized molecules, allows for better control of cell behaviour and regeneration of cartilage. Chemical, physical and lithography techniques have all been explored for modifying the nanoscale surface of implants to promote chondrocyte adhesion and ECM formation.

conclusionFuture studies are needed to further establish the optimal nanoscale modification of implants for cartilage tissue regeneration.

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CartilageNanoscaleNanotechnologyNanotopographySurface modificationTissue-engineering

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PMID28217208
PMCPMC5299577
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