title: Insolubilization of apatite-collagen composites by UV irradiation.
abstract: The physico-chemical properties and biocompatibility of insolubilized apatite-collagen composites were examined. A carbonate-containing hydroxyapatite with chemical composition and crystallinity similar to that of bone was synthesized at pH 7.4 and 60 degrees C. The apatite powder was mixed with collagen solution, whose antigenicity had been removed by enzymatic treatment and formed into apatite-collagen pellets. After insolubilization by UV irradiation for 4 h, the composites showed remarkably reduced disintegration and showed good biocompatibility when implanted into rat abdomen.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Technology, Osaka University Faculty of Dentistry, Japan.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Okazaki
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ohmae
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hino
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D011232:Chemical Precipitation; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D003094:Collagen / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000528:radiation effects*; D017886:Durapatite; D006882:Hydroxyapatites / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000528:radiation effects*; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains; D012995:Solubility; D013499:Surface Properties; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D003094:Collagen; D017886:Durapatite