Engineering a Controlled-Growth Bone Scaffold
November 18, 2014 | Terry Sharrer
MIT chemical engineers have created a bone-growth scaffold that fits in an injured area and slowly releases bone growth factors that stimulate bone regeneration. The scaffold is made of poly (lactic-o-glycolic) acid, and the growth factors are imbedded in multiple layers of polyelectrolyte coating that enables slow release. Clinical testing will begin soon. MORE
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