Injectable Aerogel Encourages Bone Growth

Injectable Aerogel Encourages Bone Growth
Mar-22-19
A biodegradable, injectable bone scaffold based on plant cellulose could offer a more effective way to regrow bone after an injury.

Most bone grafts are made up of rigid materials, which can be difficult to fit properly into the desired space. In contrast, the scaffold developed by researchers from the University of British Columbia and McMaster University is made up of nanocrystals derived from plant-based cellulose and treated to form a lightweight, squishy aerogel. The aerogel can be injected into the site of the injury, where it will encourage the body’s cells to propagate and promote bone growth.

Injectable Aerogel Encourages Bone Growth


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