Therapeutic Effects of the Addition of Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 to Biodegradable Gelatin/Magnesium-Doped Calcium Silicate Hybrid 3D-Printed Scaffold with Enhanced Osteogenic Capabilities for Critical Bone Defect Restoration

Worldwide, the number of bone fractures due to traumatic and accidental injuries is increasing exponentially. In fact, repairing critical large bone defects remains challenging due to a high risk of delayed union or even nonunion. Among the many bioceramics available for clinical use, calcium silica...

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Main Authors: Wei-Yun Lai, Yen-Jen Chen, Alvin Kai-Xing Lee, Yen-Hong Lin, Yu-Wei Liu, Ming-You Shie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Biomedicines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/9/7/712