Initial response of human bone marrow-derived stem cells after contact with ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) material: An in vitro study on cell viability and interleukin-6 expression

• Main Authors: Iwan B Anwar (Author), Asep Santoso (Author), Eko Saputra (Author), Rifky Ismail (Author), J Jamari (Author), Emile van der Heide (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Ultrahigh-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a thermoplastic polymer useful in biomaterial applications, especially in orthopedic field. Yet, little is known concerning its initial effect on human bone marrow stem cells (hBMSCs) after implantation. Materials and Methods: A cytot...