Niobium promotes fracture healing in rats by regulating the PI3K-Akt signalling pathway: An in vivo and in vitro study

Background: Stable fixation is crucial in fracture treatment. Currently, optimal fracture fixation devices with osteoinductivity, mechanical compatibility, and corrosion resistance are urgently needed for clinical practice. Niobium (Nb), whose mechanical properties are similar to those of bone tissu...

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Main Authors: Jia Tan, Jiaxin Li, Bojun Cao, Junxiang Wu, Dinghao Luo, Zhaoyang Ran, Liang Deng, Xiaoping Li, Wenbo Jiang, Kai Xie, Lei Wang, Yongqiang Hao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-11-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Translation
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214031X22000833