Hydroxyapatite is a basic mineral that is very important to the human body framework.
Recently, synthetic hydroxyapatite (SHA) and its nanocomposites (HANs) are the subject of …

Biodegradable metals are promising candidates for bone defect repair. With an evidence-
based approach, this study investigated and analyzed the performance and degradation …

The physiological functions; pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and
prevention of copper deficiency disorders; sources; copper content in feeds and forage; …

Biomedical implants and devices for tissue engineering in clinics, mainly made of polymers
and stiff metallic materials, require possibly secondary surgery or life-long medicine …

Abstract Treatment of infected bone defects is a major clinical challenge; bioactive materials
combining sufficient antimicrobial activity and favorable osteogenic ability are urgently …

As bone grafts become more commonly needed by patients and as donors become scarcer,
acellularized bone grafts (ABGs) are becoming more popular for restorative purposes. While …

Polycaprolactone (PCL) is a polymer material suitable for being prepared into porous
scaffolds used in bone tissue engineering, however, insufficient osteogenic ability and …

Zinc (Zn) is one of the most important trace elements in the human body and plays a key role
in various physiological processes, especially in bone metabolism. Zn-containing materials …

Metal ions have been identified as important bone metabolism regulators and widely used in
the field of bone tissue engineering, however their exact role during bone regeneration …

The need for the development of load-bearing, absorbable wound closure devices is driving
the research for novel materials that possess both good biodegradability and superior …