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[Lyophilized cartilage--an antibiotic carrier]
W Puelacher1, F Allerberger, E Waldhart
1Universitätsklinik für Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde, Innsbruck.
Deutsche Zeitschrift Fur Mund-, Kiefer- Und Gesichts-Chirurgie
|May 1, 1990
Summary
Human lyophilized cartilage effectively carries certain antibiotics like streptomycin and gentamicin, but releases others quickly. This suggests its potential use in treating bone infections.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Infectious Disease