C. P. Peniche Silva

PEOT/PBT - βTCP composites containing zinc, zinc and copper, and zinc and cobalt induce extracellular matrix deposition upon intramuscular implantation in a mini-pig model.

Bone healing is often compromised by comorbidities, limiting treatment success as can also be seen in the elderly. Current treatments, including autologous and allogeneic bone grafts, are associated with drawbacks. Synthetic biomaterials, particularly calcium phosphate (CaP) ceramics, show promise due to their chemical...