Biomineralization is a dynamic, complex, lifelong process by which living organisms control
precipitations of inorganic nanocrystals within organic matrices to form unique hybrid …

Biomedical implants have been widely used in various orthopedic treatments, including total
hip arthroplasty, joint arthrodesis, fracture fixation, non-union, dental repair, etc. The modern …

Since its first description more than 20 years ago osteopontin has emerged as an active
player in many physiological and pathological processes, including biomineralization, tissue …

INTRODUCTION: Mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) was developed because existing
materials did not have the ideal characteristics for orthograde or retrograde root-end fillings …

The article gives an overview of phytic acid in food and of its significance for human nutrition.
It summarises phytate sources in foods and discusses problems of phytic acid/phytate …

Natural materials such as bone, tooth, and nacre are nanocomposites of proteins and
minerals with superior strength. Why is the nanometer scale so important to such materials …

The study of biomineralization is not only important to gain an understanding of how mineral-
rich tissues are created in vivo but also because it is a great source of inspiration for the …

Calcium orthophosphates are the main mineral constituents of bones and teeth, and there is
great interest in understanding the physical mechanisms that underlie their growth …

This second edition of the Bone Mechanics Handbook summarizes the current
understanding of bone mechanics with comprehensive coverage of the histology …

Osteopontin (OPN) is a highly phosphorylated sialoprotein that is a prominent component of
the mineralized extracellular matrices of bones and teeth. OPN is characterized by the …