Zhifang Wu

Title: Zhifang Wu: Advancing Tooth and Collagen Mineralization

Introduction

Zhifang Wu is an inventor associated with Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China. Her work includes a patent describing a method and solution for mineralizing teeth and collagen. The available information lists 1 patent for Wu.

Latest Patents

Wu’s patent, “Tooth Mineralization Solution and Mineralization Method Thereof,” describes a two-part mineralization system. Reagent A contains a non-collagenous protein analogue and a calcium salt, while reagent B is a phosphate solution. The method applies reagent A to a tooth surface first, followed by reagent B to achieve mineralization.

The disclosure also describes using the same sequence for biomimetic mineralization of collagen. Single-layer reconstituted collagen fibrils, collagen gel, or collagen sponge are first soaked in or floated on reagent A, then treated with reagent B.

Career Highlights

Wu’s listed patent focuses on a staged approach to mineralization, with potential applications to both tooth surfaces and collagen materials. Her affiliation with Zhejiang University connects this work to a university research setting.

Collaborations

Baiping Fu and Zihuai Zhou are identified as Wu’s coworkers.

Conclusion

Zhifang Wu’s patent presents a two-reagent method for mineralizing teeth and collagen, highlighting her contribution to biomimetic mineralization research at Zhejiang University.