(University of Oregon) Researchers are closer to improved spinal fusion procedures and repairing broken or defective bones. In a preclinical study, researchers reduced undesired bone growth outside of targeted repair areas in rat femurs by delivering bone morphogenetic protein combined with a new biomaterial made from heparin.

Original source: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/uoo-oss123019.php