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Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Surgery +16

Biodegradation of microbial copolyesters: poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate)

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Natural Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology +13

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Dentistry, Maxillofacial Surgery, Surgery +12

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Medicine, Materials Science, Surgery +13

Degradation of and tissue reaction to biodegradable poly(L-lactide) for use as internal fixation of fractures: a study in rats

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Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery +12