Wettability of a material's surface plays a significant role in how fluids interact with such
surfaces. Wetting behavior is universal but can vary depending on the chemical nature of the …

Cell shapes induced by cell–substratum interactions are linked with proliferation,
differentiation or apoptosis of cells. To clarify the relevance of specific surface …

The frontier of surface and colloid science has moved to smaller and smaller regions and
deeper and deeper into the living world. It is a privilege to introduce the second edition of the …

Cell binding to the extracellular matrix (ECM) is essential for cell and tissue functions. In this
context, each tissue consists of a unique ECM composition, which may be responsible for …

Titanium is known for its biocompatibility and is widely used in dental and orthopedic
reconstructive surgery. There are reports that osteointegration of these implants is not …

We investigated the early events of bone matrix formation, and specifically the role of
fibronectin (FN) in the initial osteoblast interaction and the subsequent organization of a …

The maintenance of endothelial cell (EC) monolayer architecture requires stable adhesions
not only between neighboring cells but also between cells and the extracellular matrix …

There is currently no effective treatment for the retinal disorders caused by retinal pigment
epithelium (RPE) degeneration. Transplantation of allografts is the main strategy towards …

Due to the large potential of electroactive materials in novel tissue engineering strategies,
the aim of this work is to determine if the crystalline phase and/or the surface electrical …

This study focuses on the fatigue behavior and bone-implant attachment for the more usual
surfaces of the different CP-titanium dental implants. The implants studied were: as-received …