Behavior of human osteoblast-like cells in contact with electrodeposited calcium phosphate coatings

J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater. 2006 Oct;79(1):108-15. doi: 10.1002/jbm.b.30519.

Abstract

Calcium-deficient hydroxyapatite (Ca-def-HAP) thin films were elaborated on Ti6Al4V substrates by electrodeposition. The coatings exhibit two different morphologies and crystallinities. Human osteoblast-like cells (MG-63) were cultured on the surfaces of these materials; the cell content and viability were evaluated up to 28 days. The scanning electron microscopy and biological investigations showed cells with a normal morphology, good proliferation, and viability from 7 to 21 days. But after 28 days, the number of live cells decreases in both cases; however, this decrease is less important in the case of calcium phosphate (CaP) coating surface when compared with the control (cell culture plastic). The cells cultured on Ca-def-HAP coating exhibit more cellular extensions and extracellular matrix. RT-PCR for type I collagen, alkaline phosphatase, and osteocalcin studies were also carried out, and was found that the CaP enhances gene expression of ALP and OC and thus the differentiation of osteoblast-like cells. Moreover, this study shows that the difference in the morphology of CaP coatings has no effect on the biocompatibility.

MeSH terms

  • Calcium Phosphates* / chemistry
  • Cell Line
  • Coated Materials, Biocompatible* / chemistry
  • Electroplating*
  • Humans
  • Osteoblasts / physiology*

Substances

  • Calcium Phosphates
  • Coated Materials, Biocompatible
  • calcium phosphate