Collagen-hydroxyapatite composites for hard tissue repair.
Bone is the most implanted tissue after blood. The major solid components of human bone are collagen (a natural polymer, also found in skin and tendons) and a substituted hydroxyapatite (a natural ceramic, also found in teeth). Although these two components when used separately provide a relatively...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2006
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