Abstract
The use of rhBMP-2 to induce ectopic bone formation requires a carrier. Type I atelocollagen, a biomaterial with a porous structure, excellent operational features and biocompatibility, is known to be an effective carrier for rhBMP-2. However, conventionally used lyophilized rhBMP-2/collagen mixture does not necessarily give adequate bone induction effect. In the present study, we examined the effect of immobilizing rhBMP-2 to type I atelocollagen on the cellular activity of ST2 cells. The following results were obtained: (1) rhBMP-2 was effectively immobilized to succinylated type I atelocollagen, indicating the usefulness of succinylated type I atelocollagen in immobilization. (2) Studies of alkaline phosphatase activity confirmed the effectiveness of rhBMP-2 immobilized on succinylated in augmenting cellular activity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 126-127 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of Hard Tissue Biology |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- alkaline phosphatase
- BMP
- collagen Type 1
- immobilization
- ST2cells
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine (miscellaneous)
- Biochemistry
- Biomaterials
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Dentistry(all)
- Cell Biology