Antibacterial mechanism with consequent cytotoxicity of different reinforcements in biodegradable magnesium and zinc alloys: A review

Benefits achieved by the biodegradable magnesium (Mg) and zinc (Zn) implants could be suppressed due to the invasion of infectious microbial, common bacteria, and fungi. Postoperative medications and the antibacterial properties of pure Mg and Zn are insufficient against biofilm and antibiotic-resis...

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Main Authors: Chowdhury Ahmed Shahed, Faiz Ahmad, Ebru Günister, Farhana Mohd Foudzi, Saad Ali, Khurshid Malik, Wan Sharuzi Wan Harun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2023-09-01
Series:Journal of Magnesium and Alloys
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213956723001846