Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10614527 | Materials Science and Engineering: C | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Initial tests carried out using MG-63 cells demonstrated that both uncoated scaffolds and scaffolds coated with organic/inorganic hybrids containing graphene offered the cultured cells an adequate surface for cell attachment, spreading and expression of extracellular matrix. The results showed that scaffolds coated with graphene are biocompatible and they can support cellular activity. The electrical conductivity introduced by the coating might have the potential to increase tissue growth when cell culture is carried out under an applied electric field.
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Authors
Paola Fabbri, Luca Valentini, Jasmin Hum, Rainer Detsch, Aldo R. Boccaccini,