Porous beta-TCP combined with Growth Factor

Abstract

Porous β-TCP was evaluated as a carrier for tissue engineering. Bone grafting material Sferion, consisted by β-TCP of 75% porosity, showed good property as a carrier. The object of this study is to investigate the potential of β-TCP combined with growth factors which are bFGF and TGF β. Rat's MSC was caltured on β-TCP and β-TCP/growth factor composites, and evaluated by ALP assay and then implanted subcutaneous site.