Sex dependent regulation of osteoblast response to implant surface properties by systemic hormones

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Osseointegration depends on the implant surface, bone quality and the local and systemic host environment, which can differ in male and female patients. This study was undertaken in order to determine if male and female cells respond...

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Main Authors: Olivares-Navarrete Rene, Hyzy Sharon L, Chaudhri Reyhaan A, Zhao Ge, Boyan Barbara D, Schwartz Zvi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Biology of Sex Differences
Online Access:http://www.bsd-journal.com/content/1/1/4