FUNCTIONAL CARRIERS FOR BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEINS

This review covers advances in current researches on delivery systems for bone morphogenetic protein. In summary, it notes that the diversit y of carriers, inorganic, organic and synthetic composite, have posses sed physiochemical and biological properties and efficacy of delivery of bone morphogenetic protein promoting bone induction in experimental animals. It also traces a new trend in research on carrier systems fo r bone morphogenetic protein. A desirable carrier of BMP will bridge b asic research with clinical application of bone morphogenetic protein.