The effect of Lipoxin A<sub>4 </sub>on the interaction between macrophage and osteoblast: possible role in the treatment of aseptic loosening

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Aseptic loosening (AL) is the main problem of total joints replacement (TJR) by the implantation of permanently prosthetic components. In vitro and in vivo studies have clearly demonstrated that wear debris and its byproducts could t...

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Hauptverfasser: Sun Li, Yu Yan, Xu Yao, Wu Ping, Li Gang, Zhu Liang, Ye Duyun
Format: Artikel
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: BMC 2009-06-01
Schriftenreihe:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Zugang:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/10/57