Calcium Phosphates as Delivery Systems for Bisphosphonates

Bisphosphonates (BPs) are the most utilized drugs for the treatment of osteoporosis, and are usefully employed also for other pathologies characterized by abnormally high bone resorption, including bone metastases. Due to the great affinity of these drugs for calcium ions, calcium phosphates are ide...

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Main Authors: Adriana Bigi, Elisa Boanini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Functional Biomaterials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/9/1/6