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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Main Authors: Weng L, Webster TJ
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2013-05-01
Series:International Journal of Nanomedicine
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/nanostructured-magnesium-has-fewer-detrimental-effects-on-osteoblast-f-a12973