| Literature DB >> 15348769 |
K Tsuru1, C Ohtsuki, A Osaka, T Iwamoto, J D Mackenzie.
Abstract
Bioactivity was investigated for several organically modified silicates (Ormosils) prepared through sol-gel processes. Ca(II)-free samples were biocompatible only, but Ca(II)containing samples were bioactive and deposited apatite during immersion in a simulated body fluid. The ease of silanol (Si-OH) group formation on the ormosils was considered a predominant factor controlling the bioactivity, while the effect of dissolved Ca(II) ions to increase the degree of supersaturation in the simulated body fluid is secondary.Entities:
Year: 1997 PMID: 15348769 DOI: 10.1023/a:1018523203667
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Mater Sci Mater Med ISSN: 0957-4530 Impact factor: 3.896