The Role of Chitosan and Graphene Oxide in Bioactive and Antibacterial Properties of Acrylic Bone Cements

Acrylic bone cements (ABC) are widely used in orthopedics for joint fixation, antibiotic release, and bone defect filling, among others. However, most commercially available ABCs exhibit a lack of bioactivity and are susceptible to infection after implantation. These disadvantages generate long-term...

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Main Authors: Mayra Eliana Valencia Zapata, Carlos David Grande Tovar, José Herminsul Mina Hernandez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Biomolecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/10/12/1616