Transcript This image shows the plate-shaped hydroxyapatite produced by bacteria. Hydroxyapatite is naturally

This image shows the plate-shaped
hydroxyapatite produced by
bacteria. Hydroxyapatite is naturally
found in bones. Thus, it is very
biocompatible. Hydroxyapatite
coated titanium is widely used as
implants, such as the hip
replacement and some dental root
implants. The project we are
working on is to use bacteria to
produce hydroxyapatite, the main
components of bones, on titanium.
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