Latest Trends in Coatings of Medical Implants
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Coatings for Biomedicine and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 1756
Special Issue Editor
Interests: bone tissue engineering; biomaterials; drug delivery; osteoinduction; dental implant; bone repair
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The advent of biomimetic coatings in the field of bone regeneration and repair has commanded considerable attention due to their intrinsic biocompatibility and osteoconductivity. By imbuing these coatings with osteoinductive properties through the incorporation of agents such as bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) within the crystalline lattice under physiological conditions, they can elicit a robust response conducive to bone growth. When in contact with multinucleated cells, including osteoclasts and foreign body giant cells, the biomimetic calcium phosphate coating orchestrates a precisely modulated, gradual release of growth factors. This process occurs via cell-mediated coating degradation, mirroring a physiologically orchestrated release mechanism.
The primary objective of this Special Issue is to delineate the forefront of research and development in the field of biomimetic coatings for biomaterials. Discussions will delve into intricate topics, encompassing coating methodologies, physicochemical attributes and their potential role as carriers for therapeutic agents, as well as insights from preclinical investigations and clinical applications in the fields of implant dentistry and orthopedics. It is envisioned that these biomimetic coatings will reshape paradigms in drug delivery mechanisms and advance tissue engineering.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Yuelian Liu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bone tissue engineering
- biomaterials
- drug delivery
- osteoinduction
- dental implant
- bone repair
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