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New methods for bioimplant preparation: significance of biomineral structure research in marine avertebrates for further clarification of vertebrate mineralization processes

Vida Čadež


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Abstract

Despite years of bone replacement material research, most suitable implants still originate from natural resources. Considering the potential harmfulness of vertebrate bones as replacement materials, the attention of researchers has been oriented toward more diverse biomineral structures, like those extracted from marine invertebrates. Investigations of marine organisms have led to development and application of materials like Pro Osteon® or Algipore®, with good clinical results. The article presents a short overview of materials from marine invertebrates that are used in clinical medicine, or have good potential for medical application. Additional usage of marine invertebrates in human pathological biomineralization is also discussed.

Keywords

mineralization; marine organisms; implants; biomimetics; bone; kidney stone; urolithiasis; biocompatible material; hypercalciuria

Hrčak ID:

198040

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/198040

Publication date:

1.12.2011.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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