SYNTHETIC COATING OF BONE IMPLANT

Patent number:

ES2399261

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The invention describes the incorporation of selenium in hydroxyapatite coatings for bone implants. Selenium gives the structure a greater resemblance to bone tissue and greater biochemical functionality with respect to the implants of the technique based on calcium phosphates with other minority elements. It achieves an improvement in osseointegration inhibiting the proliferation of osteoclasts and promoting healthy osteoblasts, and also has antibacterial and anticancer properties.

Countries:

Spain

Regions:

Galicia

Centers:

UNIVERSIDAD DE VIGO

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Sectors:

Health

Subsectors:

Medical technology, Biotechnology

TRL Level:

TRL 4 – technology validated in lab

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Sustainable Development Goal:

SDG03: Good health and well-being

Applications

It improves the osseointegration of bone implants by promoting the development of healthy tissue in the host, as it has bacteriological properties and is able to inhibit the proliferation of cancer cells.

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