biofunctional
Biofunctional means having biological activity or being designed to interact with biological systems in a purposeful way. In science and engineering, the term is often used to describe materials, surfaces, coatings, or agents that elicit a defined biological response or perform a specific biological function.
Biofunctionalization is the process of imparting such properties by attaching or incorporating biological cues onto a
Applications include implant coatings to improve integration with bone or soft tissue, tissue engineering scaffolds that
Challenges involve maintaining activity of biomolecules, controlling density and orientation, avoiding undesired immune responses, ensuring stability
Related terms include biomaterials, biofunctionalization, bioconjugation, and bioactive coatings.