Tofu
may help repair broken bones and teeth
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A
tofu-based material is being developed that may help mend broken bones and
damaged tissues. The idea is the brainchild of Dr Matteo Satin of
Many
existing tissue regeneration materials are derived from animal sources but
have several drawbacks including a high cost of production, the risk of
transmitting disease, and the risk of rejection by the patient’s immune
system. The use of a vegetable-based material should avoid this problem
and so the researchers have developed a biomaterial based on defatted
soybean curds which actively encourages the formation of new bone growth
and has a low potential for immunogenicity.
The
researchers believe that the tofu-based option could offer doctors a new
surgical tool. For example, dental surgeons could be able to use it as a
means of helping patients with periodontal disease as it will help
regeneration of the bones around weakened teeth and other dental implants.
It could also be used for face reconstruction surgery and has potential
for use in wound healing.
So far the new tofu-based material has only been used in the laboratory but with funding from the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA), it is hoped to test it in clinical settings. For more information visit the NESTA website at <http://www.nesta.org.uk/>.
SOURCE:
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