title: Growth in the biomaterials market: the nature of growth factors.
abstract: An increasing number of medical devices are demonstrating better performance if they are used in association with growth factors. This is especially so in the area of tissue regeneration. This article describes the nature of these molecules and discusses some of the issues associated with their incorporation into medical devices.
authors: Clinical Engineering Department, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, UK. dfw.ce@liverpool.ac.uk
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mesh_terms: D046508:Culture Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D018795:Device Approval; D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000592:standards; D006133:Growth Substances / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D016378:Tissue Transplantation
chemical_list: D006133:Growth Substances