Login / Signup

Bacterial Biofilm Components Induce an Enhanced Inflammatory Response Against Metal Wear Particles.

Ulrike DapuntBirgit PriorJan Philippe KretzerThomas GieseYina Zhao
Published in: Therapeutics and clinical risk management (2020)
We were able to show that minor amounts of bacterial components and metal wear particles together induce an enhanced inflammatory response in human monocytes and osteoblasts. This effect could significantly contribute to the generation of bone-resorbing osteoclasts and hence implant-loosening.
Keyphrases