Hydroxyapatite-chitosan composites derived from sea cucumbers and shrimp shells ameliorate femoral bone defects in an albino rat model

Background and Aim: A bone defect is defined as a critically sized autologous bone and a bone gap. Bone grafting is one of the most commonly used surgical methods to enhance bone regeneration in orthopedic procedures. A composite of collagen, hydroxyapatite (HA), and chitosan (Ch) is suitable as a b...

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Main Authors: Arifia Safira, Cinta Atsa Mahesa Rani, Faisal Fikri, Agus Purnomo, Shafia Khairani, Shekhar Chhetri, Salipudin Tasil Maslamama, Muhammad Thohawi Elziyad Purnama
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Language:English
Published: Veterinary World 2023-05-01
Series:Veterinary World
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Online Access:https://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.16/May-2023/22.pdf