Nanostructured magnesium has fewer detrimental effects on osteoblast function
Lucy Weng, Thomas J Webster School of Engineering and Department of Orthopedics, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA Abstract: Efforts have been made recently to implement nanoscale surface features on magnesium, a biodegradable metal, to increase bone formation. Compared with normal magnesium, na...
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Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2013-05-01
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Series: | International Journal of Nanomedicine |
Online Access: | http://www.dovepress.com/nanostructured-magnesium-has-fewer-detrimental-effects-on-osteoblast-f-a12973 |