Influence of low amounts of zinc or magnesium substitution on ion release and apatite formation of Bioglass 45S5

Abstract Magnesium and zinc ions play various key roles in the human body, being involved, among others, in skeletal development and wound healing. Zinc is also known to have antimicrobial properties. While low concentrations can stimulate cells in vitro, high concentrations of magnesium or zinc int...

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Main Authors: R. Wetzel, O. Bartzok, D. S. Brauer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2020-10-01
Series:Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s10856-020-06426-1