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Back Cover, Volume 131, Issue 20
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.41128
Subject(s) - cover (algebra) , citation , volume (thermodynamics) , computer science , bone morphogenetic protein , compression (physics) , polymer science , world wide web , materials science , biology , engineering , composite material , physics , mechanical engineering , biochemistry , quantum mechanics , gene
The growth factors of recombinant human bone morphogenetic proteins (rhBMP‐2) are an area with considerable promise as a bone graft substitute. However, despite its excellent result of bone formation, many concerns still exist for its short biological half‐life, rapid local clearance, and propensity for side effects. Thus, continued research has focused on the optimization of carriers for both structural supports and delivery efficacy. Yuanyuan Hu, Jing Wang, Wanli Xing, Lingyan Cao, and Changsheng Liu present a delivery system which has good mechanical strength, suits for carrying rhBMP‐2, and is easy to be cut into desirable shapes after forming. The cover shows the original cylindrical moldable scaffold before compression. DOI: 10.1002/app.40951