Surface biofunctionalization to improve the efficacy of biomaterial substrates to be used in regenerative medicine
Marta R. Casanova, Rui L. Reis, Albino Martins, Nuno M. Neves
Abstract
The surface biofunctionalization of a biomaterial aim to enhance their biofunctionality at the cellular/tissue level. This review summarized different biofunctionalization strategies applied in the Tissue Engineering and Medicine Regenerative field.
Topics & Concepts
BiomaterialRegenerative medicineSurface modificationMaterials scienceTissue engineeringNanotechnologyBiomedical engineeringSurface engineeringMedicineChemical engineeringEngineeringStem cellBiologyCell biologySilk-based biomaterials and applicationsElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical ApplicationsBone Tissue Engineering Materials