Biologically Inspired Collagen/Apatite Composite Biomaterials for Potential Use in Bone Tissue Regeneration—A Review
Type I collagen and nanocrystalline-substituted hydroxyapatite are the major components of a natural composite—bone tissue. Both of these materials also play a significant role in orthopedic surgery and implantology; however, their separate uses are limited; apatite is quite fragile, while collagen’...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-04-01
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| Series: | Materials |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/13/7/1748 |