Synthetic bone graft recruits stem cells for faster bone healing

Scientists have developed a material for bone grafts that could one day replace the 'gold standard' natural bone implants.

A new study shows how particles of a ceramic called calcium phosphate have the ability to stimulate promising bone regrowth by attracting stem cells and 'growth factors' to promote healing and the integration of the grafted tissue. The study suggests that biomaterials-based bone grafts can manipulate cell behaviour in order to repair injury, and one day may be used to repair bone injuries in humans.

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