Abstract:Polymethylmethacrylate bone cement is often used to reconstruct critical-sized defects generated by surgical resection of spinal metastases. Residual tumor cells after a resection can drive recurrence and destabilization. Doxorubicin (DOX) is a common chemotherapeutic drug with unwanted side-effects when administered systemically. Mesoporous silica nanoparticles are gaining attention for targeted drug delivery to bypass the negative side effects associated with systemic drug administration. We developed a nano… Show more
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