Calcium Phosphate-Based Nanomaterials: Preparation, Multifunction, and Application for Bone Tissue Engineering

Xin Chen1, Huizhang Li1, Yinhua Ma1

  • 1Department of Orthopedics, Jiading District Central Hospital Affiliated Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai 201800, China.

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Summary

Calcium phosphate is a key component of bone and is widely used in tissue engineering. This paper reviews how nanoscale versions of this material can be tailored for improved performance in bone repair and regeneration. These nanomaterials can be modified with metal ions and drugs to enhance their functionality. They offer advantages such as pH-responsive degradation and better integration with living tissues. The study also highlights how these materials can be used in drug delivery and imaging. By summarizing preparation methods and functionalization strategies, the authors suggest that these materials may become important tools in regenerative medicine.

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