Combined effects of melatonin and FGF-2 on mouse preosteoblast behavior within interconnected porous hydroxyapatite ceramics - in vitro analysis

• Main Authors: Mohammad Zeshaan RAHMAN (Author), Hideo SHIGEISHI (Author), Kazuki SASAKI (Author), Akira OTA (Author), Kouji OHTA (Author), Masaaki TAKECHI (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2016-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT Objective Biocompatible materials such as interconnected porous hydroxyapatite ceramics (IP-CHA) loaded with osteogenic cells and bioactive agents are part of an evolving concept for overcoming craniofacial defects by use of artificial bone tissue regeneration. Amongst the bioactive agents,...