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However, the low corrosion resistance limits the use of magnesium alloys. Anodizing is one of surface modification methods for increasing the corrosion resistance of biomaterial surfaces. Aim/Hypothesis The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of anodic calcium phosphate coating on surface characteristics and biocompatibility of Mg-Ca-Mn alloy and to find the optimal anodizing voltage to control the degradation rate. Material and methods Mg-1.5 wt% Ca-0.6 wt% Mn specimens (15?mm diameter, 2?mm thickness) were prepared and anodized in electrolyte solution containing 1?M NaOH, 0.1?M Ca(NO3)2, and 0.06?M NH4H2PO4 for 5?min at room temperature with a platinum plate as the cathode at constant www.selleckchem.com/products/AG-014699.html anodizing current of 500?mA and various anodizing voltage of 5, 10 and 15V. The surface morphology and composition were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy disperive spectroscopy (EDS). Immersion test was performed and cytotoxicity was assessed on day 3 by MTT assay using MC3T3-E1 cells. Results As a result of anodization, an oxide layer containing calcium and phosphorus was formed on the surface of the magnesium alloy. As the anodizing voltage increased from 5?V to 10?V, the oxide layer became thicker. However, when the anodizing voltage was 15?V, the oxide layer became thinner and porous. After immersion test, weight loss and pH variation were smaller in anodized groups than in control group. Cells Fluconazole spread polygonally on the surface of magnesium alloy anodized at voltage of ALK inhibitor 10?V and cell projections connecting the cells were visible, while cell projections were less developed in the other groups. Cell proliferation on day 3 was significantly higher in anodized groups than in control group (P?