Motif-programmed artificial proteins mediated nucleation of octacalcium phosphate on titanium substrates

Toru Tsuji, Yuya Oaki, Masao Yoshinari, Takashi Kato, Kiyotaka Shiba

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Abstract

We report the creation of motif-based artificial proteins that bind to titanium surfaces and mediate the deposition of crystalline calcium phosphate. These proteins enabled in aqua surface modification of titanium materials having an intricate structure used in medical applications.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6675-6677
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Volume46
Issue number36
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010 Sept 28
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Chemistry(all)
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Materials Chemistry

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