Cu<sup>2+</sup> Release from Polylactic Acid Coating on Titanium Reduces Bone Implant-Related Infection

Cu<sup>2+</sup> Release from Polylactic Acid Coating on Titanium Reduces Bone Implant-Related Infection

Implant-related infection (IRI) is a major problem in orthopedics. Copper (Cu) is an essential trace element with strong bactericidal activity and, thus, presents potential for reducing IRI. The present study explored a straightforward strategy for releasing Cu<sup>2+</sup> from titanium...

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Main Authors: Chengdong Zhang, Xingping Li, Dongqin Xiao, Qiao Zhao, Shuo Chen, Fei Yang, Jinhui Liu, Ke Duan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Journal of Functional Biomaterials
Subjects:
bone
implant
infection
coating
copper
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/13/2/78

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