The self-assembly of apatite and proteins is a critical process to induce the formation of the
bones and teeth in vertebrates. Although hierarchical structures and biomineralization …

We have investigated the effects of moderate static magnetic fields (SMFs) on murine
MC3T3-E1 osteoblasts, and found that they enhance proliferations and promote …

Despite its long half-life and physiological role, elastin undergoes irreversible changes (ie
elastolysis and/or calcification) impairing resilience of soft connective tissues. At present, it is …

Eventhough it is well established that materials can promote stem cell differentiation, hard
tissue formation is a templated process for which little is known regarding the in vitro …

We describe an in-depth investigation on the dynamics and assembly behavior at polar–
apolar interfaces of ferritin-PNIPAAm conjugates (poly-N-isopropylacrylamide). The …

During obesity development, preadipocytes proliferate and differentiate into new mature
adipocytes, to increase the storage capacity of triglycerides. The morphology of the cells …

Nature is able to produce various inorganic structures with very specific fine structures in the
micro-and nano-regime, which are facilitated and controlled by protein-based systems …

The aim of this study is to probe the complex interaction between surface bioactivity and
protein adsorption on single crystalline rutile. Our previous studies have shown that single …

In this work the influence of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) on mechanical
properties was evaluated also the osteoinduction mechanism in Chitosan/MWCNT …

Molluscs defend themselves against predation and environmental stressors through the
possession of mineralized shells. Mussels are widely used to predict the effects of abiotic …