Clinical Problem
Critical-sized bone defects, osteomyelitis, osteosarcoma, osteoporotic fractures, and pathological bone fractures often exceed normal self-healing and require a material that supports repair while delivering active payloads.
The orthopedic platform includes NanoCement, OsteoCarrier, antibiotic-loaded bone ceramics, collagen composites, membranes for periosteum healing, and magnesium-based implant research.
nHAP
Bone mineral mimic
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Granted Indian patents
GLP
Scale-up pathway
Clinical Problem
Critical-sized bone defects, osteomyelitis, osteosarcoma, osteoporotic fractures, and pathological bone fractures often exceed normal self-healing and require a material that supports repair while delivering active payloads.
Mechanism
Nanohydroxyapatite-based ceramics and composites act as bioactive carriers for antibiotics, anticancer drugs, and regenerative cues while enhancing bone bonding and local stability.
Material Platform
Functionalized bone ceramics, rifampicin-loaded bone ceramics, nanohydroxyapatite-collagen composites, cell-free membranes for periosteum healing, and biodegradable magnesium implant research.
Proof & Translation
Resources describe granted Indian patents for biphasic ceramic carriers and antibiotic-loaded composite bone-active biomaterials, plus GLP manufacturing and scale-up activity.
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The injectable or moldable carrier occupies the defect and supports structural continuity.
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Nanohydroxyapatite chemistry improves bone-material interface stability.
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Antibiotic or therapeutic payloads can be localized to infectious or pathological bone sites.
Translation Status
Current Status: Test Manufacturing License granted, GLP manufacturing and scale-up