Surface Nanopatterning to Control Cell Growth

Abstract

Nanotopographical surfaces are a promising solution to modulate cell responses at the tissue/implant interface. Roughness and porosity at the nanometer scale can have a discriminatory effect by allowing a particular cell type to flourish (e.g., osteogenic cells; see figure) while limiting growth of another (e.g., fibroblastic cells). Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2089/2008/adma200701428_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.