Selection and identification of a novel bone-targeting peptide for biomedical imaging of bone
Abstract The global burden of bone-related diseases is increasing in the aging society; thus, improved bone targeted imaging for their early identification and treatment are needed. In this study, we screened novel peptide ligands for hydroxyapatite, a major inorganic component of teeth and bones, a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2020-06-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-67522-4 |