title: Nanobiotechnology and bone regeneration: a mini-review.
abstract: The purpose of this paper is to review current developments in bone tissue engineering, with special focus on the promising role of nanobiotechnology. This unique fusion between nanotechnology and biotechnology offers unprecedented possibilities in studying and modulating biological processes on a molecular and atomic scale. First we discuss the multiscale hierarchical structure of bone and its implication on the design of new scaffolds and delivery systems. Then we briefly present different types of nanostructured scaffolds, and finally we conclude with nanoparticle delivery systems and their potential use in promoting bone regeneration. This review is not meant to be exhaustive and comprehensive, but aims to highlight concepts and key advances in the field of nanobiotechnology and bone regeneration.
authors: Department of Traumatology, General Hospital Pula, Pula, Croatia.
authors: Nadomir
authors: N
authors: Gusić
authors: Alan
authors: A
authors: Ivković
authors: John
authors: J
authors: VaFaye
authors: Andreja
authors: A
authors: Vukasović
authors: Jana
authors: J
authors: Ivković
authors: Damir
authors: D
authors: Hudetz
authors: Saša
authors: S
authors: Janković
mesh_terms: D001709:Biotechnology / Q000639:trends*; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D001861:Bone Regeneration; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D006801:Humans; D050997:Nanomedicine / Q000639:trends*; D053758:Nanoparticles; D023822:Tissue Engineering; D054457:Tissue Scaffolds