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May 3, 2019Science AdvancesOpen Access

Lysostaphin and BMP-2 co-delivery reduces S. aureus infection and regenerates critical-sized segmental bone defects

Christopher Johnson Caitlin Sok Karen E. Martin Pranav P. Kalelkar Jeremy D. Caplin Edward A. Botchwey Andrés J. Garcı́a

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Abstract

Use of BMP-2 and lysostaphin-loaded hydrogels simultaneously clears S. aureus infection and repairs bone defects.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7078de75498292b709e7b7 https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aaw1228

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