Alginate bead-encapsulated PEDF induces ectopic bone formation in vivo in the absence of co-administered mesenchymal stem cells.

Bone defects can be severely debilitating and reduce quality of life. Osteoregeneration can alleviate some of the complications in bony defects. For therapeutic use in future, a single factor that can cause potent bone regeneration is highly preferred as it will be more cost-effective, any off-targe...

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Main Authors: Elahy, M., Doschak, M., Hughes, J., Baindur-Hudson, S., Dass, Crispin
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2015
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/30515