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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
Other entities:
Sectors:
Health
Subsectors:
Medical technology, Biotechnology
TRL Level:
TRL 4 – technology validated in lab
BRL Level:
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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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