Biomaterials for Bone Tissue Regeneration developed

Context

A nano biomaterial is synthesized with a stable link between two molecules or a hormone nanoconjugate called hydroxyapatite-Parathyroid. It is expected to help tissue regeneration.

• The research was funded by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India.

About the developed nano biomaterial 

• A polymer system is developed for replicating the bone marrow microenvironment by co-culturing bone cells on its surface.
• This would enable the researchers in therapeutic screening of the target molecules.
• The research is based on the formation of materials and techniques used to fabricate scaffolds for skull and facial bones (craniomaxillofacial bone) tissue engineering.
• The nano material is formed out of innovative and multidisciplinary approaches, including advanced materials, nanobiotechnology, cell biology, computer-assisted techniques, robotics, and artificial intelligence tools, offer huge potential for augmentation of craniomaxillofacial tissue engineering.
• Bone marrow, dental pulp, alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, umbilical cord, endometrium, breast milk, and adipose tissue are the major and well-studied sources of stem cells.