Computer simulation of biomolecule-biomaterial interactions at surfaces and interfaces

Biomed Mater. 2015 Jun 11;10(3):032001. doi: 10.1088/1748-6041/10/3/032001.

Abstract

Biomaterial surfaces and interfaces are intrinsically complicated systems because they involve biomolecules, implanted biomaterials, and complex biological environments. It is difficult to understand the interaction mechanism between biomaterials and biomolecules through conventional experimental methods. Computer simulation is an effective way to study the interaction mechanism at the atomic and molecular levels. In this review, we summarized the recent studies on the interaction behaviors of biomolecules with three types of the most widely used biomaterials: hydroxyapatite (HA), titanium oxide (TiO2), and graphene(G)/graphene oxide(GO). The effects of crystal forms, crystallographic planes, surface defects, doping atoms, and water environments on biomolecules adsorption are discussed in detail. This review provides valuable theoretical guidance for biomaterial designing and surface modification.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acids / chemistry
  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry*
  • Calcium Phosphates / chemistry
  • Computer Simulation
  • Crystallography
  • Durapatite / chemistry
  • Graphite / chemistry
  • Materials Testing
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Structure
  • Peptides / chemistry
  • Polymers / chemistry
  • Proteins / chemistry
  • Surface Properties
  • Titanium / chemistry

Substances

  • Amino Acids
  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Calcium Phosphates
  • Peptides
  • Polymers
  • Proteins
  • octacalcium phosphate
  • titanium dioxide
  • Graphite
  • Durapatite
  • Titanium