Creation of carbonate apatite particles with drug treatable bone reproduction ability for bone defects treatment

Abstract

Although there are treatments available for bone defects and the associated diseases and ailments, there are problems associated with these treatments. However, artificial bone treatments are becoming increasingly advanced thanks to scientific and technological developments. Assistant Professor Syuuhei Komatsu and Professor Akihiko Kikuchi are collaborating to design materials that can assist with improved drug treatment and bone generation. The researchers are based in Kikuchi's laboratory in the Faculty of Advanced Engineering, Tokyo University of Science, Japan, where they are exploring how biomaterials can be used to improve the outcomes of patients with bone defects. The researchers have particular expertise in organic materials but given the importance of combining inorganic and organic materials in their work, they are collaborating with doctors and other medical practitioners to develop solutions that can be quickly and effectively moved from bench to bedside. In recent work, the team is creating carbonate apatite particles with drug treatable bone reproduction ability. As part of this, the researchers are focused on inorganic hybrid particles with the expectation that these types of materials can be injected directly into the bone defect site, representing a non-invasive treatment.