Electrovectorial Effects of Electrically Polarized Hydroxyapatite on Biological Phenomena |
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| Authors: | Kimihiro Yamashita |
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| Institution: | Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering , Tokyo Medical and Dental University , Chiyoda , Tokyo , 101-0062 , Japan |
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| Abstract: | Electrically polarized hydroxyapatite ceramics have chemical, physical, and biological effects upon their surrounding constituents in vivo as well as in vitro as electrets, independent solids irradiating electrostatic force. Using the polarized hydroxyapatite, we have observed that crystal growth from a simulated body fluid can be accelerated or decelerated, and microorganisms can be manipulated on the surfaces of hydroxyapatite, depending upon the electric signs. |
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| Keywords: | Crystal Growth Electric Polarization Electrovectorial Effects Hydroxyapatite Simulated Body Fluid |
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