Antibacterial mechanism with consequent cytotoxicity of different reinforcements in biodegradable magnesium and zinc alloys: A review

• Main Authors: Shahed, C.A., Ahmad, F., Günister, E., Foudzi, F.M., Ali, S., Malik, K., Harun, W.S.W.
• Format: Article
• Published: 2023
• Online Access: http://scholars.utp.edu.my/id/eprint/37578/; https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85171687024&doi=10.1016%2fj.jma.2023.08.018&partnerID=40&md5=2b557988b6d55507cb71bc461564760d

Benefits achieved by the biodegradable magnesium (Mg) and zinc (Zn) implants could be suppressed due to the invasion of infectious microbial, common bacteria, and fungi. Postoperative medications and the antibacterial properties of pure Mg and Zn are insufficient against biofilm and antibiotic-resis...