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  • Hybrid biomaterials enhance biological properties for medical implants.
  • Functionalizing materials with bioactive peptides improves cell attachment in tissue engineering.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize biological responses of differently functionalized chitosan analogs.
  • To evaluate antimicrobial activity and osteoblast biocompatibility of modified chitosan.

Main Methods:

  • Chitosan analogs were synthesized by reacting with GRGDSPK (RGD) or FRHRNRKGY (HVP) peptide sequences.
  • Chemically characterized bio-functionalized polysaccharides (pure or diluted with chitosan).
  • Evaluated antimicrobial activities and biocompatibility with human primary osteoblast cells.

Main Results:

  • Bio-functionalization significantly increased human osteoblast adhesion and proliferation compared to unmodified chitosan.
  • A 1:1 mixture of HVP-functionalized chitosan:chitosan demonstrated optimal osteoblast differentiation and calcium deposition.
  • The HVP-functionalized chitosan maintained antibacterial properties while enhancing osteoblast support.

Conclusions:

  • Selected concentrations of HVP peptide enhance the biomimetic potential of functionalized chitosan.
  • HVP-functionalized chitosan offers a superior balance of osteogenic support and inherent antibacterial activity compared to RGD-functionalized chitosan.
  • These findings support the use of HVP-functionalized chitosan in tissue engineering applications requiring enhanced osteoblast response and antimicrobial properties.