Synthetic bone graft recruits stem cells for faster bone healing
Monday, August 2, 2010 - 11:21
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have developed a material for bone grafts that could one day replace the 'gold standard' natural bone implants. A new study shows how particles of a ceramic called calcium phosphate have the ability to stimulate promising bone regrowth by attracting stem cells and "growth factors" to promote healing and the integration of the grafted tissue.