Nanocoating of CsgA protein for enhanced cell adhesion and proliferation

Immune rejection, poor biocompatibility and cytotoxicity have seriously stalled the widespread appli-cation of biometallic materials. To overcome these problems, biometallic materials with fast and suf-ficient osseointegration, antibacterial properties and long-term stability have attracted the attention of researchers worldwide. Surface modification is currently used as a general strategy to develop material coatings that will overcome these challenging requirements and achieve the successful performance of implants. In this study, we proposed a substrate surface-modification strategy based on biofilm CsgA pro-teins that promote rapid cell attachment, proliferation, and stabilization of the cytoskeleton. CsgA-based nano-coating is easy to fabricate and has superior performance, which is expected to expand the appli-cation of medical implants.(c) 2023 Published by Elsevier B.V. on behalf of Chinese Chemical Society and Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences.