We have used homologous recombination in embryonic stem cells to generate mice with a
targeted disruption of the osteopontin (Opn, or Spp1, for secreted phosphoprotein 1) gene. …

To fabricate an artificial bone material having bone-like nanostructure and chemical composition,
a composite composed of hydroxyapatite (HAp) and collagen was synthesized under a …

Study Design. This was a retrospective cohort study using a previously matched convenience
sample of 34 patients. Objective. This study sought to determine the relative corrective …

Proteinfrei: Ein Phenylboronat‐haltiges Hydrogel wurde so optimiert, dass es unter
physiologischen wässrigen Bedingungen schnelle glucoseabhängige Änderungen des …

Background: Early-onset scoliosis is a heterogeneous condition, with highly variable
manifestations and natural history. No standardized classification system exists to describe and …

To control the mechanical properties and biodegradability of self-organized hydroxyapatite/collagen
(HAp/Col) nanocomposites, cross-linkage was introduced into the composites with …

Background: Perioperative surgical site infection (SSI) after pediatric spine fusion is a recognized
complication with rates between 0.5% and 1.6% in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and …

A hydroxyapatite/type I collagen (HAp/Col) composite, in which the hydroxyapatite
nanocrystals align along the collagen molecules, has been prepared. The biocompatibility, …

Objective. The purpose of this study is to evaluate pulmonary function and quality of life (QOL)
in children treated with early spinal fusion for progressive congenital scoliosis. Summary …

Background. Although decreased heart rate variability (HRV) is an independent predictor of
death in various populations, its prognostic value in patients with end‐stage renal disease …