The mineralization of MDA-MB-231 breast cells was investigated using Raman micro-spectroscopy. Mineralization was induced by two osteogenic agents: inorganic phosphate (Pi) and β-Glycerophosphate (βG). The results show that the uptake of Pi allows a faster mineralization and the uptake of βG indicated the presence of a precursor phase during the hydroxyapatite crystal formation.
- Pascaline Bouzy
- Shane O’Grady
- Nicholas Stone
