Sildenafil, a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor, stimulates angiogenesis and bone regeneration in an atrophic non-union model in mice
Abstract Non-union formation represents a major complication in trauma and orthopedic surgery. The phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor sildenafil has been shown to exert pro-angiogenic and pro-osteogenic effects in vitro and in vivo. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to analyze the impac...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Translational Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-023-04441-8 |