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In vitro evaluation of samarium (III) oxide as a bone substituting material.
Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A - 1 Jul 2010
Herath H M T U, Di Silvio L, Evans J R G
Abstract excerpt
The biocompatibility of natural samarium (III) oxide, which has previously been used for treatment in bone-related diseases was determined as a first step in its evaluation as a bone implant material. Assessment for 28 days using osteoblast-like cells revealed no indications of cytotoxicity. The cells adhered and proliferated on the surface. Furthermore, the differentiation and mineralization were observed,...
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