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Titanium release in serum of patients with different bone fixation implants and its interaction with serum biomolecules at physiological levels

Titanium implants are routinely used for bone fractures as well as dental work. It has recently been shown that titanium-based implants both corrode and degrade, generating metallic debris. There is some concern over the increased concentrations of circulating metal-degradation products derived from these implants, and their potential harmful biological effects over a period of time, including hepatic injury and renal lesions.

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Spotlight on ZERAMEX®XT for the month of April 2020