In this paper, we present the first report about constructing a scaffold-like delivery system with poly (lactic-co-glycolic) (PLGA) microspheres on micro-arc oxidation titanium (MAO-Ti). The results show that this system could be stable on the porous MAO-Ti surface up for 6 weeks. Not only the system could control the release of model protein BSA, but also the MAO film could regulate the pH value of the solution which would decrease by the degradation of PLGA microspheres. In addition, compared to MAO-Ti, this system loaded with BSA could improve the proliferation of HBMSCs after 3 or 7 days culture. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.