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The essential materials paradigms for regenerative medicine

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Medical technology is changing rapidly. Several disease states can now be treated very effectively by implantable devices that restore mechanical and physical functionality, such as replacement of hip joints or restoration of heart rhythms by pacemakers. These techniques, however, are rather limited, and no biological functionality can be restored through the use of inert materials and devices. This paper explores the role of new types of biomaterials within the emerging area of regenerative medicine, where they are able to play a powerful role in persuading the human body to regenerate itself.

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Williams, D. The essential materials paradigms for regenerative medicine. JOM 63, 51–55 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-011-0067-5

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