Research Article

Tantalum Particles Induced Cytotoxic and Inflammatory Effects in Human Monocytes

Table 2

The relative growth rate (RGR) and cytotoxicity level in the three groups.

Groups24 h48 h72 h
Growth rate (%)GradeGrowth rate (%)GradeGrowth rate (%)Grade

Blank control100.00100.00100.00
Ta particle95.8194.5194.11
HA particle96.9194.2193.91

Significant difference comparing with the blank control group ().