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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Translation |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214031X22000833 |