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Building better bone replacements with bacteria
EurekAlert, 09/08/09
Bacteria that manufacture hydroxyapatite (HA) could be used to make stronger, more durable bone implants. Using Serratia bacteria, the research showed that the bacterial cells stuck tightly to surfaces such as titanium alloy, polypropylene, porous glass and polyurethane foam by forming a biofilm layer containing biopolymers that acted as a strong adhesive. The HA coating then builds up over the surface.
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