In vivo assessment of the host reactions to the biodegradation of the two novel magnesium alloys ZEK100 and AX30 in an animal model

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Most studies on biodegradable magnesium implants published recently use magnesium-calcium-alloys or magnesium-aluminum-rare earth-alloys.</p> <p>However, since rare earths are a mixture of elements and their toxicity is u...

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Main Authors: Huehnerschulte Tim, Reifenrath Janin, von Rechenberg Brigitte, Dziuba Dina, Seitz Jan, Bormann Dirk, Windhagen Henning, Meyer-Lindenberg Andrea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BioMedical Engineering OnLine
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Online Access:http://www.biomedical-engineering-online.com/content/11/1/14