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