Marine Collagen/Apatite Composite Scaffolds Envisaging Hard Tissue Applications

Marine Collagen/Apatite Composite Scaffolds Envisaging Hard Tissue Applications

The high prevalence of bone defects has become a worldwide problem. Despite the significant amount of research on the subject, the available therapeutic solutions lack efficiency. Autografts, the most commonly used approaches to treat bone defects, have limitations such as donor site morbidity, pain...

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Main Authors: Gabriela S. Diogo, Estefania L. López-Senra, Rogério P. Pirraco, Raphael F. Canadas, Emanuel M. Fernandes, Julia Serra, Ricardo I. Pérez-Martín, Carmen G. Sotelo, Alexandra P. Marques, Pio González, Joana Moreira-Silva, Tiago H. Silva, Rui L. Reis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Marine Drugs
Subjects:
marine biomaterials
composites
bone tissue engineering
collagen
calcium-phosphates
shark by-products
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/16/8/269

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