Biological and microbiological interactions of Ti-35Nb-7Zr alloy and its basic elements on bone marrow stromal cells: good prospects for bone tissue engineering.

Daphne de Camargo Reis MelloLais Morandini RodriguesFabia Zampieri D'Antola MelloThais Fernanda GonçalvesBento FerreiraSandra Giacomin SchneiderLuciane Dias de OliveiraLuana Marotta Reis de Vasconcellos

Published in: International journal of implant dentistry (2020)

Our results suggest that the basic elements present in the alloy have osteoinductive characteristics, and Zr has a good influence on bone marrow stromal cell differentiation. We also believe that Nb has the best potential for reducing the formation of microbial biofilms.

Keyphrases

bone marrow
tissue engineering
pet imaging
mesenchymal stem cells
microbial community
bone mineral density
candida albicans
current status
soft tissue
bone loss
computed tomography