Loading Gentamicin and Zn2+ on TiO2 Nanotubes to Improve Anticoagulation, Endothelial Cell Growth, and Antibacterial Activities

• Main Authors: Yuebin Lin (Author), Li Zhang (Author), Ya Yang (Author), Minhui Yang (Author), Qingxiang Hong (Author), Keming Chang (Author), Juan Dai (Author), Lu Chen (Author), Changjiang Pan (Author), Youdong Hu (Author), Li Quan (Author), Yanchun Wei (Author), Sen Liu (Author), Zhongmei Yang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Titanium and its alloys are widely used in blood-contacting implantable and interventional medical devices; however, their biocompatibility is still facing great challenges. In the present study, in order to improve the biocompatibility and antibacterial activities of titanium, TiO2 nanotubes were f...