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Effect of strontium doping on the biocompatibility of calcium phosphate-coated titanium substrates
Thuy-Duong Thi Nguyen1, Yong-Seok Jang2, Min-Ho Lee2
11 Odonto-stomatology Faculty, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, Hue City, Vietnam.
Background::
Titanium biomedical devices coated with strontium-doped calcium phosphate ceramics can support desirable bone regeneration through anabolic and anti-catabolic effects of strontium and the compositions close to that of natural mineral tissue.
Methods::
Strontium was doped into the calcium phosphate coating using the cyclic pre-calcification method on the anodized titanium plate. The effects of the different concentration of strontium in treatment solution and cycle numbers of the pre-calcification treatment on the biocompatibility were investigated in terms of the changes in morphology and chemical composition of coating, ion release pattern and cytocompatibility in vitro.
Results::
At a high substitution ratio of strontium in the calcium phosphate coating, the size of precipitated particles was decreased and the solubility of the coating was increased. ASH55 group, which was coated by pre-calcification treatment of 20 cycles in coating solution with Sr:Ca molar ratio of 5:5, exhibited superior cellular attachment at 1 day and proliferation after 7 days of culturing in comparison with the non-doped surface and other doped surfaces.
Conclusion::
Sufficient strontium doping concentrations in calcium phosphate coating can enhance cell adhesion and proliferation on the titanium biomedical devices for bone regeneration.
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