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Evaluation of Bioactivity and Biocompatibility of Silk Fibroin/Tio2 Nanocomposite Publisher



Johari N1 ; Madaah Hosseini HR1 ; Taromi N2, 3, 4 ; Arasteh S5 ; Kazemnejad S5 ; Samadikuchaksaraei A2, 3, 4
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Source: Journal of Medical and Biological Engineering Published:2018


Abstract

Biodegradable polymer/bioceramic nanocomposites are osteoconductive and can accelerate healing of bone tissue. In this research, silk fibroin (SF)/titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanocomposites were synthesized using different concentrations of TiO2 nanoparticles (0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 wt%). The SF/TiO2 nanocomposites were studied in terms of bioactivity and biocompatibility. The in vitro assessment of osteoblasts compatibility indicated that SF inclusion rendered nanocomposite biocompatible whereas presence of TiO2 nanoparticles allowed the cells to adhere and grow on nanocomposite surface and enhanced the bioactivity of the composite. © 2017, Taiwanese Society of Biomedical Engineering.
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