protein triggering bone growth - bone morpheonetic proteins

[sebastian]

Hi all,

I was just reading about <b>bone morpheonetic proteins</b>. These proteins can trigger stem cells to become bone-forming cells.

The researchers at the Medical College of Georgia have been using titanium dental implants coated with proteins to induce bone formation.

“The generated bone bonded with the implant’s surface and, eventually, existing bone in the gums. That allowed for the regeneration of gum tissues.”

Sounds very promising. Its good to see people publishing their work early so others may benefit.

here is a link to the full story:

http://www.mcg.edu/news/2006NewsRel/wikesjo071706.html

Sebastian [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]

[bioman]

thanks for the link sebastian,

i think the whole idea of having titanium teeth is a bit "James Bond". i like it!

regards, michael [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]