Does aluminum inhibit the growth of hydroxyapatite crystals developed on a biomimetic methacrylic polymer?
In this acellular model, Al(3+) altered the growth of calcospherites at low concentration and inhibited their development at high concentration. In SBF, a release of Al(3+) from aluminum foils also inhibited mineralization. This study emphasizes the importance of Al in bone pathology and stresses the question of its release from biomaterials.
Intrinsic factors are the most common causes of falls in PD. Every third fall intensifies fear of walking and causes injuries.