Complex osteoclastogenic inductive effects of nicotine over hydroxyapatite

Cigarette smoke is associated to pathological weakening of bone tissue, being considered an important playmaker in conditions such as osteoporosis and periodontal bone loss. In addition, it is also associated with an increased risk of failure in bone regeneration strategies. The present work aimed t...

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Main Author: Costa-Rodrigues, Joao (author)
Other Authors: Rocha, Isabel (author), Fernandes, Maria H. (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2020
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/14176
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:recipp.ipp.pt:10400.22/14176