Enhanced osteoblast adhesion on nanostructured selenium compacts for anti-cancer orthopedic applications

Phong Tran1, Thomas J Webster21Physics Department; 2Division of Engineering and Department of Orthopedics, Brown University, Providence, USAAbstract: Metallic bone implants possess numerous problems limiting their long-term efficacy, such as poor prolonged osseointegration, stress shielding, and cor...

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Main Authors: Phong Tran, Thomas J Webster
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2008-10-01
Series:International Journal of Nanomedicine
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/enhanced-osteoblast-adhesion-on-nanostructured-selenium-compacts-for-a-a2440