Publication Type : Journal Article
Thematic Areas : Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine
Publisher : Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine
Source : Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, Volume 20, Number 1, p.251 (2008)
Url : https://doi.org/10.1007/s10856-008-3598-8
Campus : Kochi
School : Center for Nanosciences
Center : Amrita Center for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine Move, Nanosciences
Department : Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine
Year : 2008
Abstract : Current treatment strategies for the repair or replacement of bone use synthetic implants with stem cells and their progeny––a new approach to address unmet medical needs. This study has evaluated the effect of a silica-coated bioactive ceramic, namely HASi in comparison to hydroxyapatite (HA) on the adhesion, proliferation and osteogenic differentiation of goat bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells innbsp;vitro in a prolonged culture of 28nbsp;days. The cellular activities were significantly enhanced on HASi signifying the role of silica to stimulate osteoblast cells. The fabrication of such a `cell-ceramic construct using autologous MSCs' is aimed for the transplantation to a large bone defect site in the goat femur model which still remains a formidable challenge in Orthopedic surgery.
Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Manitha B. Nair, Varma, H. K., and John, A., “Triphasic ceramic coated hydroxyapatite as a niche for goat stem cell-derived osteoblasts for bone regeneration and repair”, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, vol. 20, p. 251, 2008.