miR-21 promotes osseointegration and mineralization through enhancing both osteogenic and osteoclastic expression

The demand for orthopedic implants continues to increase with the aging population. As the most widely used orthopedic materials, titanium and its alloys have achieved high success rates. However, the lack of bone tissue integration remains a barrier to successful operations. In this study, the titanium surface was acid-treated and functionalized with miR-21 nanocapsules via an in situ polymerization method. This coating showed a uniform miR-21...