In vitro and in vivo studies on biodegradable Zn porous scaffolds with a drug-loaded coating for the treatment of infected bone defect

Additively manufactured biodegradable zinc (Zn) scaffolds have great potential to repair infected bone defects due to their osteogenic and antibacterial properties. However, the enhancement of antibacterial properties depends on a high concentration of dissolved Zn2+, which in return deteriorates os...

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Main Authors: Xiang Jin, Dongxu Xie, Zhenbao Zhang, Aobo Liu, Menglin Wang, Jiabao Dai, Xuan Wang, Huanze Deng, Yijie Liang, Yantao Zhao, Peng Wen, Yanfeng Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-02-01
Series:Materials Today Bio
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590006423003459