Collagen provides strength and elasticity to the skin, helping to maintain its firmness and youthful appearance. It is also essential for promoting bone density and joint flexibility. If you have a ...

This unconventional method targets hydroxyapatite (HAP), a naturally occurring mineral that is formed by some tumors and is a key component of bone and teeth. HAP crystals can promote the growth, ...

However, Ocn deficiency caused the misalignment of collagen fibers and hydroxyapatite crystals in bone. Mineral loss was more rapid in Ocn −/− mice than in WT mice during tail suspension. The μCT ...

Primary radiation damage in bone evolves via collagen destruction by photoelectrons and secondary emission self-absorption. Nature Communications , 2022; 13 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-34247-z ...

With a combination of microscopy techniques, the scientists were able to document the destruction of collagen fibers induced by electrons emitted from the mineral crystals.

Hydroxyapatite (HA) is a mineral found in human bones and teeth. It plays a role in the structural strength of bone and in bone regeneration. Medical News Today ...

“This is surprising because the effect occurred also in minerals with crystal structures different from that of hydroxyapatite”, says Wagermaier. “It would have been obvious that this works only with ...