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Biomaterials
; 27(9): 1728-34, 2006 Mar.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16246414
RESUMEN
As a lightweight metal with mechanical properties similar to natural bone, a natural ionic presence with significant functional roles in biological systems, and in vivo degradation via corrosion in the electrolytic environment of the body, magnesium-based implants have the potential to serve as biocompatible, osteoconductive, degradable implants for load-bearing applications. This review explores the properties, biological performance, challenges and future directions of magnesium-based biomaterials.