Calcium Phosphate Nanomaterials for Medical Applications

Abstract

Calcium phosphate (CaP) such as hydroxyapatite (HAP) and beta-tricalcium phosphate the main inorganic component of human bone, possesses good biocompatibility, bioactivity, osteoconductivity, non-toxicity and non-inflammatory and has been extensively used in bone repair related field. Especially, nano- CaP shows special properties differing from bulk ceramic such as improved osseointegrative property, higher adsorption ability and enhanced effect on cancer cells.