Titanium and Protein Adsorption: An Overview of Mechanisms and Effects of Surface Features

Titanium and its alloys, specially Ti6Al4V, are among the most employed materials in orthopedic and dental implants. Cells response and osseointegration of implant devices are strongly dependent on the body–biomaterial interface zone. This interface is mainly defined by proteins: They adsorb immedia...

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Main Authors: Jacopo Barberi, Silvia Spriano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/7/1590