| Literature DB >> 16246414 |
Mark P Staiger1, Alexis M Pietak, Jerawala Huadmai, George Dias.
Abstract
As a lightweight metal with mechanical properties similar to natural bone, a natural ionic presence with significant functional roles in biological systems, and in vivo degradation via corrosion in the electrolytic environment of the body, magnesium-based implants have the potential to serve as biocompatible, osteoconductive, degradable implants for load-bearing applications. This review explores the properties, biological performance, challenges and future directions of magnesium-based biomaterials.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 16246414 DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2005.10.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Biomaterials ISSN: 0142-9612 Impact factor: 12.479