Use of chitosan and [beta]-tricalcium phosphate, alone and in combination, for bone healing in rabbits

• Published in: Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine Vol. 25; no. 2; p. 481
• Main Authors: Azevedo, A S, Sá, M J; C, Fook, M V; L, Neto, P I; Nóbrega, Sousa, O B, Azevedo, S S, Teixeira, M W, Costa, F S, Araújo, A L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Springer Nature B.V 01.02.2014
• Subjects: Biomedical materials; Bones; Calcium phosphates; Materials science; Rabbits

The aim of this research was to evaluate the process of bone regeneration in rabbits, using chitosan and beta-tricalcium phosphate ([beta]-TCP) independently and in combination. A total of 12 New Zealand rabbits of both sexes, with average weight of 3.0 ± 0.57 kg were used. Animals were randomly div...