Assessment of the genetic risks of a metallic alloy used in medical implants

The use of artificial implants provides a palliative or permanent solution for individuals who have lost some bodily function through disease, an accident or natural wear. This functional loss can be compensated for by the use of medical devices produced from special biomaterials. Titanium alloy (Ti...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Cristiano C. Gomes, Leonardo M. Moreira, Vanessa J.S.V. Santos, Alfeu S. Ramos, Juliana P. Lyon, Cristina P. Soares, Fabio V. Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Genética 2011-01-01
Series:Genetics and Molecular Biology
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1415-47572011000100020

Similar Items