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The Effect of TBB, as an Initiator, on the Biological Compatibility of PMMA/MMA Bone Cement.
International journal of molecular sciences - 4 Jun 2020
Hamajima Kosuke, Ozawa Ryotaro, Saruta Juri, Saita Makiko, Kitajima Hiroaki, Taleghani Samira Rahim, Usami Dan, Goharian Donya, Uno Mitsunori, Miyazawa Ken, Goto Shigemi, Tsukinoki Keiichi, Ogawa Takahiro
Abstract excerpt
Acrylic bone cement is widely used in orthopedic surgery for treating various conditions of the bone and joints. Bone cement consists of methyl methacrylate (MMA), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), and benzoyl peroxide (BPO), functioning as a liquid monomer, solid phase, and polymerization initiator, respectively. However, cell and tissue toxicity caused by bone cement has been a concern. This study aimed to...
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