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Binding of peptide to hydroxyapatite surface

3D packing of collagen molecules in a fibril

Amino acid controlled hydroxyapatite nanocrystal growth

Free energy minimized binding complex of osteocalcin-amorphous calcium phosphate

Binding of peptide to hydroxyapatite surface

3D packing of collagen molecules in a fibril

Amino acid controlled hydroxyapatite nanocrystal growth

Free energy minimized binding complex of osteocalcin-amorphous calcium phosphate

Welcome to the Sahai Group

Our research focuses on the fundamental physical-chemical interactions between biological molecules or cells and mineral surfaces in processes relevant to the origins of life and bone biomineralization. We use a range of experimental, spectroscopic, cell culture and computational approaches to address specific questions in these areas of research.

Group News

Ziqiu’s paper of amino acid-controlled hydroxyapatite crystal growth is published on J. Mater. Chem. B. Congrats!

The mineral component of bone, dentin and calcified parts of avian tendon, hydroxyapatite (HAP), has non-stoichiometric composition (idealized as Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2), …

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Congratulations to Ziqiu Wang and Weilong Zhao for successfully completing their Research Presentations (proposal defense)!

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Congratulations to Steven Mankoci for successfully completing his Formal Seminar!

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Dr. Sahai presents invited talk of Origins of Life research at the Science Cafe’s Cleveland chapter

The Science Cafe organization has invited Dr. Nita Sahai, Ohio Research Scholar Professor of Polymer Science, to present her Origins …

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Putu has passed her master qualification exam. Congratulations!

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Chen has passed her bachelor defense and now becomes a master student in our group. Congratulations!

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