Insights into Arbutin Effects on Bone Cells: Towards the Development of Antioxidant Titanium Implants

• Main Authors: Maria A. Bonifacio (Author), Giorgia Cerqueni (Author), Stefania Cometa (Author), Caterina Licini (Author), Luigia Sabbatini (Author), Monica Mattioli-Belmonte (Author), Elvira De Giglio (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2020-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Arbutin is a plant-derived glycosylated hydroquinone with antioxidant features, exploited to combat cell damage induced by oxidative stress. The latter hinders the osseointegration of bone prostheses, leading to implant failure. Little is known about arbutin antioxidant effects on human osteoblasts,...